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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,167.60, 345,231.42 and 136,990.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,167.60, 345,231.42 and 136,990.34 is: 189,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,167.60 : 345,231.42 = 136,990.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,167.60/345,231.42 = 136,990.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,167.60x = 345,231.42 × 136,990.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,167.60x = 47,293,369,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,369,604.48/250,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,046.74

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