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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,035.18, 345,048.54 and 136,857.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,035.18, 345,048.54 and 136,857.96 is: 188,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,035.18 : 345,048.54 = 136,857.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,035.18/345,048.54 = 136,857.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,035.18x = 345,048.54 × 136,857.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,035.18x = 47,222,639,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,222,639,285.38/250,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,863.98

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