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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,971.86, 346,341.76 and 137,801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,971.86, 346,341.76 and 137,801.90 is: 190,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,971.86 : 346,341.76 = 137,801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,971.86/346,341.76 = 137,801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,971.86x = 346,341.76 × 137,801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,971.86x = 47,726,552,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,552,577.34/250,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,166.95

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