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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,022.24, 345,038.96 and 136,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,022.24, 345,038.96 and 136,844.96 is: 188,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,022.24 : 345,038.96 = 136,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,022.24/345,038.96 = 136,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,022.24x = 345,038.96 × 136,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,022.24x = 47,216,842,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,216,842,679.64/250,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,850.57

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