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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,968.61, 346,337.31 and 137,798.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,968.61, 346,337.31 and 137,798.65 is: 190,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,968.61 : 346,337.31 = 137,798.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,968.61/346,337.31 = 137,798.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,968.61x = 346,337.31 × 137,798.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,968.61x = 47,724,813,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,813,762.63/250,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,162.48

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