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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,083.97, 345,115.89 and 136,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,083.97, 345,115.89 and 136,906.72 is: 188,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,083.97 : 345,115.89 = 136,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,083.97/345,115.89 = 136,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,083.97x = 345,115.89 × 136,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,083.97x = 47,248,684,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248,684,519.78/250,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,931.28

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