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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,216.08, 345,285.36 and 137,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,216.08, 345,285.36 and 137,036.40 is: 189,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,216.08 : 345,285.36 = 137,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,216.08/345,285.36 = 137,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,216.08x = 345,285.36 × 137,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,216.08x = 47,316,662,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316,662,707.10/250,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,103.21

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