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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,057.86, 345,080.43 and 136,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,057.86, 345,080.43 and 136,887.90 is: 188,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,057.86 : 345,080.43 = 136,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,057.86/345,080.43 = 136,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,057.86x = 345,080.43 × 136,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,057.86x = 47,237,335,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,237,335,393.80/250,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,905.62

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