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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,250.31, 345,354.03 and 137,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,250.31, 345,354.03 and 137,073.06 is: 189,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,250.31 : 345,354.03 = 137,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,250.31/345,354.03 = 137,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,250.31x = 345,354.03 × 137,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,250.31x = 47,338,733,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,733,675.43/250,250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,165.53

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