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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,949.10, 346,305.44 and 137,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,949.10, 346,305.44 and 137,771.04 is: 190,121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,949.10 : 346,305.44 = 137,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,949.10/346,305.44 = 137,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,949.10x = 346,305.44 × 137,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,949.10x = 47,710,860,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,710,860,626.46/250,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,121.66

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