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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.88, 346,344.52 and 137,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.88, 346,344.52 and 137,803.92 is: 190,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.88 : 346,344.52 = 137,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.88/346,344.52 = 137,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.88x = 346,344.52 × 137,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.88x = 47,727,632,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,632,526.52/250,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,169.72

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