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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,231.04, 345,306.08 and 137,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,231.04, 345,306.08 and 137,032 is: 189,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,231.04 : 345,306.08 = 137,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,231.04/345,306.08 = 137,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,231.04x = 345,306.08 × 137,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,231.04x = 47,317,982,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,982,754.56/250,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,097.17

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