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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,262.29, 345,362.10 and 137,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,262.29, 345,362.10 and 137,086.93 is: 189,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,262.29 : 345,362.10 = 137,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,262.29/345,362.10 = 137,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,262.29x = 345,362.10 × 137,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,262.29x = 47,344,630,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344,630,027.35/250,262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,180.04

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