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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,063.26, 345,088.23 and 136,896.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,063.26, 345,088.23 and 136,896.54 is: 188,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,063.26 : 345,088.23 = 136,896.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,063.26/345,088.23 = 136,896.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,063.26x = 345,088.23 × 136,896.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,063.26x = 47,241,384,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241,384,681.72/250,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,917.73

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