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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,022.25, 345,030.71 and 136,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,022.25, 345,030.71 and 136,845 is: 188,846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,022.25 : 345,030.71 = 136,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,022.25/345,030.71 = 136,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,022.25x = 345,030.71 × 136,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,022.25x = 47,215,726,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,726,825.73/250,022.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,846.10

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