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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,907.24, 346,260.90 and 137,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,907.24, 346,260.90 and 137,738.60 is: 190,084.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,907.24 : 346,260.90 = 137,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,907.24/346,260.90 = 137,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,907.24x = 346,260.90 × 137,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,907.24x = 47,693,491,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693,491,600.74/250,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,084.16

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