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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,019.44, 345,026.83 and 136,842.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,019.44, 345,026.83 and 136,842.19 is: 188,842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,019.44 : 345,026.83 = 136,842.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,019.44/345,026.83 = 136,842.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,019.44x = 345,026.83 × 136,842.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,019.44x = 47,214,227,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,227,025.96/250,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,842.22

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