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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,082.72, 345,114.17 and 136,905.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,082.72, 345,114.17 and 136,905.47 is: 188,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,082.72 : 345,114.17 = 136,905.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,082.72/345,114.17 = 136,905.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,082.72x = 345,114.17 × 136,905.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,082.72x = 47,248,016,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248,016,962.98/250,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,929.55

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