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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,109.68, 345,151.20 and 136,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,109.68, 345,151.20 and 136,932.40 is: 188,966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,109.68 : 345,151.20 = 136,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,109.68/345,151.20 = 136,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,109.68x = 345,151.20 × 136,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,109.68x = 47,262,382,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,382,178.88/250,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,966.63

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