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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,258.80, 345,361.56 and 137,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,258.80, 345,361.56 and 137,074.20 is: 189,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,258.80 : 345,361.56 = 137,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,258.80/345,361.56 = 137,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,258.80x = 345,361.56 × 137,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,258.80x = 47,340,159,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,159,547.75/250,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,164.81

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