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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,204, 345,281.52 and 137,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,204, 345,281.52 and 137,027.56 is: 189,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,204 : 345,281.52 = 137,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,204/345,281.52 = 137,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,204x = 345,281.52 × 137,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,204x = 47,313,084,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,313,084,198.69/250,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,098.03

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