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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,230.40, 345,302.40 and 137,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,230.40, 345,302.40 and 137,046.40 is: 189,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,230.40 : 345,302.40 = 137,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,230.40/345,302.40 = 137,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,230.40x = 345,302.40 × 137,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,230.40x = 47,322,450,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,322,450,831.36/250,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,115.51

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