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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,951.10, 346,308.20 and 137,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,951.10, 346,308.20 and 137,773.04 is: 190,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,951.10 : 346,308.20 = 137,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,951.10/346,308.20 = 137,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,951.10x = 346,308.20 × 137,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,951.10x = 47,711,933,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,933,490.93/250,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,124.42

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