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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,995.27, 346,373.47 and 137,818.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,995.27, 346,373.47 and 137,818.02 is: 190,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,995.27 : 346,373.47 = 137,818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,995.27/346,373.47 = 137,818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,995.27x = 346,373.47 × 137,818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,995.27x = 47,736,504,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736,504,084.06/250,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,188.86

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