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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,142.64, 345,193.41 and 136,965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,142.64, 345,193.41 and 136,965.39 is: 189,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,142.64 : 345,193.41 = 136,965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,142.64/345,193.41 = 136,965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,142.64x = 345,193.41 × 136,965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,142.64x = 47,279,550,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279,550,026.08/250,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,010.36

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