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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,058.24, 345,088.48 and 136,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,058.24, 345,088.48 and 136,881 is: 188,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,058.24 : 345,088.48 = 136,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,058.24/345,088.48 = 136,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,058.24x = 345,088.48 × 136,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,058.24x = 47,236,056,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,236,056,230.88/250,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,900.22

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