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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,233.40, 345,306.54 and 137,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,233.40, 345,306.54 and 137,049.40 is: 189,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233.40 : 345,306.54 = 137,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233.40/345,306.54 = 137,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233.40x = 345,306.54 × 137,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233.40x = 47,324,054,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,054,123.08/250,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,119.65

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