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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,239.84, 345,327.66 and 137,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,239.84, 345,327.66 and 137,062.68 is: 189,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,239.84 : 345,327.66 = 137,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,239.84/345,327.66 = 137,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,239.84x = 345,327.66 × 137,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,239.84x = 47,331,534,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331,534,557.73/250,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,144.68

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