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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,004.08, 345,003.60 and 136,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,004.08, 345,003.60 and 136,826.56 is: 188,819.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,004.08 : 345,003.60 = 136,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,004.08/345,003.60 = 136,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,004.08x = 345,003.60 × 136,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,004.08x = 47,205,655,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205,655,775.62/250,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,819.54

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