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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,144.93, 345,196.47 and 136,967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,144.93, 345,196.47 and 136,967.68 is: 189,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,144.93 : 345,196.47 = 136,967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,144.93/345,196.47 = 136,967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,144.93x = 345,196.47 × 136,967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,144.93x = 47,280,759,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280,759,640.09/250,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,013.46

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