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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,241.84, 345,330.42 and 137,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,241.84, 345,330.42 and 137,064.68 is: 189,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,241.84 : 345,330.42 = 137,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,241.84/345,330.42 = 137,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,241.84x = 345,330.42 × 137,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,241.84x = 47,332,603,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,603,511.57/250,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,147.44

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