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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,895.04, 346,234.60 and 137,715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,895.04, 346,234.60 and 137,715.36 is: 190,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,895.04 : 346,234.60 = 137,715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,895.04/346,234.60 = 137,715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,895.04x = 346,234.60 × 137,715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,895.04x = 47,681,822,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681,822,583.46/250,895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,046.89

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