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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,233.14, 345,321.74 and 137,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,233.14, 345,321.74 and 137,055.88 is: 189,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233.14 : 345,321.74 = 137,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233.14/345,321.74 = 137,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233.14x = 345,321.74 × 137,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233.14x = 47,328,374,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,374,958.83/250,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,137.12

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