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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.24, 346,295.40 and 137,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.24, 346,295.40 and 137,763.60 is: 190,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.24 : 346,295.40 = 137,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.24/346,295.40 = 137,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.24x = 346,295.40 × 137,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.24x = 47,706,900,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,706,900,967.44/250,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,118.66

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