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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,250.52, 345,350.22 and 137,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,250.52, 345,350.22 and 137,065.98 is: 189,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,250.52 : 345,350.22 = 137,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,250.52/345,350.22 = 137,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,250.52x = 345,350.22 × 137,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,250.52x = 47,335,766,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335,766,347.52/250,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,153.52

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