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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,957.59, 346,317.17 and 137,779.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,957.59, 346,317.17 and 137,779.53 is: 190,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,957.59 : 346,317.17 = 137,779.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,957.59/346,317.17 = 137,779.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,957.59x = 346,317.17 × 137,779.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,957.59x = 47,715,416,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715,416,224.63/250,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,133.39

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