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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,230.72, 345,318.48 and 137,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,230.72, 345,318.48 and 137,055.36 is: 189,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,230.72 : 345,318.48 = 137,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,230.72/345,318.48 = 137,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,230.72x = 345,318.48 × 137,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,230.72x = 47,327,748,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,748,591.05/250,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,136.44

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