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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,951.59, 346,308.89 and 137,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,951.59, 346,308.89 and 137,773.53 is: 190,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,951.59 : 346,308.89 = 137,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,951.59/346,308.89 = 137,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,951.59x = 346,308.89 × 137,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,951.59x = 47,712,197,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,197,556.81/250,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,125.11

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