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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,014.24, 345,027.90 and 136,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,014.24, 345,027.90 and 136,836.96 is: 188,839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,014.24 : 345,027.90 = 136,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,014.24/345,027.90 = 136,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,014.24x = 345,027.90 × 136,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,014.24x = 47,212,568,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,568,951.18/250,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,839.52

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