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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,069.68, 345,108.60 and 136,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,069.68, 345,108.60 and 136,897.20 is: 188,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,069.68 : 345,108.60 = 136,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,069.68/345,108.60 = 136,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,069.68x = 345,108.60 × 136,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,069.68x = 47,244,401,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244,401,035.92/250,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,924.95

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