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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,230.14, 345,317.60 and 137,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,230.14, 345,317.60 and 137,052.88 is: 189,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,230.14 : 345,317.60 = 137,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,230.14/345,317.60 = 137,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,230.14x = 345,317.60 × 137,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,230.14x = 47,326,771,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,326,771,594.69/250,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,132.98

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