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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,229.24, 345,311.34 and 137,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,229.24, 345,311.34 and 137,051 is: 189,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,229.24 : 345,311.34 = 137,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,229.24/345,311.34 = 137,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,229.24x = 345,311.34 × 137,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,229.24x = 47,325,264,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,264,458.34/250,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,127.64

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