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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,206.12, 345,287.88 and 137,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,206.12, 345,287.88 and 137,029.68 is: 189,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,206.12 : 345,287.88 = 137,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,206.12/345,287.88 = 137,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,206.12x = 345,287.88 × 137,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,206.12x = 47,314,687,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314,687,704.28/250,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,102.84

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