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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,224, 345,309.12 and 137,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,224, 345,309.12 and 137,050.80 is: 189,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,224 : 345,309.12 = 137,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,224/345,309.12 = 137,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,224x = 345,309.12 × 137,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,224x = 47,324,891,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,891,143.30/250,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,130.10

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