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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,213.62, 345,298.23 and 137,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,213.62, 345,298.23 and 137,037.18 is: 189,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,213.62 : 345,298.23 = 137,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,213.62/345,298.23 = 137,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,213.62x = 345,298.23 × 137,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,213.62x = 47,318,695,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318,695,698.19/250,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,113.19

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