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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,260.03, 345,358.99 and 137,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,260.03, 345,358.99 and 137,084.67 is: 189,176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,260.03 : 345,358.99 = 137,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,260.03/345,358.99 = 137,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,260.03x = 345,358.99 × 137,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,260.03x = 47,343,424,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343,424,381.79/250,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,176.93

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