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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,248.24, 345,342.64 and 137,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,248.24, 345,342.64 and 137,075.04 is: 189,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,248.24 : 345,342.64 = 137,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,248.24/345,342.64 = 137,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,248.24x = 345,342.64 × 137,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,248.24x = 47,337,856,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,856,191.71/250,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,163.59

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