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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,135.68, 345,191.04 and 136,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,135.68, 345,191.04 and 136,968.96 is: 189,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,135.68 : 345,191.04 = 136,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,135.68/345,191.04 = 136,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,135.68x = 345,191.04 × 136,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,135.68x = 47,280,457,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280,457,750.12/250,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,019.25

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