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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,109.24, 345,150.76 and 136,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,109.24, 345,150.76 and 136,932 is: 188,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,109.24 : 345,150.76 = 136,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,109.24/345,150.76 = 136,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,109.24x = 345,150.76 × 136,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,109.24x = 47,262,183,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,183,868.32/250,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,966.16

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