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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,228.24, 345,309.96 and 137,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,228.24, 345,309.96 and 137,050 is: 189,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,228.24 : 345,309.96 = 137,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,228.24/345,309.96 = 137,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,228.24x = 345,309.96 × 137,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,228.24x = 47,324,730,018
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,730,018/250,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,126.26

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