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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,211.62, 345,300.33 and 137,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,211.62, 345,300.33 and 137,040.58 is: 189,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,211.62 : 345,300.33 = 137,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,211.62/345,300.33 = 137,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,211.62x = 345,300.33 × 137,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,211.62x = 47,320,157,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320,157,497.39/250,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,120.54

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