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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,985.86, 346,361.10 and 137,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,985.86, 346,361.10 and 137,815.90 is: 190,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,985.86 : 346,361.10 = 137,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,985.86/346,361.10 = 137,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,985.86x = 346,361.10 × 137,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,985.86x = 47,734,066,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,066,721.49/250,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,186.28

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