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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,926.24, 346,287.12 and 137,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,926.24, 346,287.12 and 137,757.60 is: 190,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,926.24 : 346,287.12 = 137,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,926.24/346,287.12 = 137,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,926.24x = 346,287.12 × 137,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,926.24x = 47,703,682,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,682,562.11/250,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,110.38

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