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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,233.60, 345,327.36 and 137,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,233.60, 345,327.36 and 137,056.40 is: 189,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233.60 : 345,327.36 = 137,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233.60/345,327.36 = 137,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233.60x = 345,327.36 × 137,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233.60x = 47,329,324,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,324,783.10/250,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,140.57

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