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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,992.37, 346,365.16 and 137,814.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,992.37, 346,365.16 and 137,814.31 is: 190,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992.37 : 346,365.16 = 137,814.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992.37/346,365.16 = 137,814.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992.37x = 346,365.16 × 137,814.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992.37x = 47,734,076,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,076,397.07/250,992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,181.38

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