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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,939.22, 346,291.81 and 137,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,939.22, 346,291.81 and 137,761.16 is: 190,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,939.22 : 346,291.81 = 137,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,939.22/346,291.81 = 137,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,939.22x = 346,291.81 × 137,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,939.22x = 47,705,559,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,559,368.24/250,939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,108.03

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