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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.24, 344,989.80 and 136,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.24, 344,989.80 and 136,803.12 is: 188,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.24 : 344,989.80 = 136,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.24/344,989.80 = 136,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.24x = 344,989.80 × 136,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.24x = 47,195,681,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195,681,008.18/250,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,781.03

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