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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,992.56, 346,375.32 and 137,815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,992.56, 346,375.32 and 137,815.76 is: 190,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992.56 : 346,375.32 = 137,815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992.56/346,375.32 = 137,815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992.56x = 346,375.32 × 137,815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992.56x = 47,735,977,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,977,971.04/250,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,188.82

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