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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,230.24, 345,312.72 and 137,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,230.24, 345,312.72 and 137,052 is: 189,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,230.24 : 345,312.72 = 137,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,230.24/345,312.72 = 137,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,230.24x = 345,312.72 × 137,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,230.24x = 47,325,798,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,798,901.44/250,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,129.02

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