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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,951.86, 346,314.15 and 137,781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,951.86, 346,314.15 and 137,781.90 is: 190,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,951.86 : 346,314.15 = 137,781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,951.86/346,314.15 = 137,781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,951.86x = 346,314.15 × 137,781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,951.86x = 47,715,821,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715,821,583.89/250,951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,139.34

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