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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,081.97, 345,113.13 and 136,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,081.97, 345,113.13 and 136,904.72 is: 188,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,081.97 : 345,113.13 = 136,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,081.97/345,113.13 = 136,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,081.97x = 345,113.13 × 136,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,081.97x = 47,247,614,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,614,705.41/250,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,928.52

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