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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,240.84, 345,329.04 and 137,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,240.84, 345,329.04 and 137,063.68 is: 189,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,240.84 : 345,329.04 = 137,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,240.84/345,329.04 = 137,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,240.84x = 345,329.04 × 137,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,240.84x = 47,332,069,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,069,033.27/250,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,146.06

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