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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,953.86, 346,316.92 and 137,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,953.86, 346,316.92 and 137,783.90 is: 190,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,953.86 : 346,316.92 = 137,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,953.86/346,316.92 = 137,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,953.86x = 346,316.92 × 137,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,953.86x = 47,716,895,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,895,873.59/250,953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,142.11

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