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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,008.96, 345,020.61 and 136,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,008.96, 345,020.61 and 136,831.71 is: 188,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,008.96 : 345,020.61 = 136,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,008.96/345,020.61 = 136,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,008.96x = 345,020.61 × 136,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,008.96x = 47,209,760,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,760,051.54/250,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,832.27

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