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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,078.50, 345,108.60 and 136,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,078.50, 345,108.60 and 136,901.52 is: 188,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,078.50 : 345,108.60 = 136,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,078.50/345,108.60 = 136,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,078.50x = 345,108.60 × 136,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,078.50x = 47,245,891,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,891,905.07/250,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,924.25

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