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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,202.24, 345,261.12 and 137,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,202.24, 345,261.12 and 137,006.72 is: 189,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,202.24 : 345,261.12 = 137,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,202.24/345,261.12 = 137,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,202.24x = 345,261.12 × 137,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,202.24x = 47,303,093,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,093,594.73/250,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,059.43

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