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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,235.84, 345,322.14 and 137,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,235.84, 345,322.14 and 137,058.68 is: 189,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,235.84 : 345,322.14 = 137,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,235.84/345,322.14 = 137,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,235.84x = 345,322.14 × 137,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,235.84x = 47,329,396,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,396,683.18/250,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,139.16

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