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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,006.08, 345,006.36 and 136,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,006.08, 345,006.36 and 136,828.56 is: 188,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,006.08 : 345,006.36 = 136,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,006.08/345,006.36 = 136,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,006.08x = 345,006.36 × 136,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,006.08x = 47,206,723,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206,723,429.64/250,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,822.30

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