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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,944.09, 346,298.54 and 137,766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,944.09, 346,298.54 and 137,766.03 is: 190,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,944.09 : 346,298.54 = 137,766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,944.09/346,298.54 = 137,766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,944.09x = 346,298.54 × 137,766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,944.09x = 47,708,174,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708,174,361.77/250,944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,114.76

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