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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,019.94, 345,027.52 and 136,842.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,019.94, 345,027.52 and 136,842.69 is: 188,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,019.94 : 345,027.52 = 136,842.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,019.94/345,027.52 = 136,842.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,019.94x = 345,027.52 × 136,842.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,019.94x = 47,214,493,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,493,960.83/250,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,842.91

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