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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,259.03, 345,357.61 and 137,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,259.03, 345,357.61 and 137,083.67 is: 189,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,259.03 : 345,357.61 = 137,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,259.03/345,357.61 = 137,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,259.03x = 345,357.61 × 137,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,259.03x = 47,342,889,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342,889,675.98/250,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,175.55

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