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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,232.72, 345,321.24 and 137,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,232.72, 345,321.24 and 137,057.36 is: 189,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,232.72 : 345,321.24 = 137,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,232.72/345,321.24 = 137,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,232.72x = 345,321.24 × 137,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,232.72x = 47,328,817,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,817,506.33/250,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,139.20

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