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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,265.29, 345,366.24 and 137,089.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,265.29, 345,366.24 and 137,089.93 is: 189,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,265.29 : 345,366.24 = 137,089.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,265.29/345,366.24 = 137,089.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,265.29x = 345,366.24 × 137,089.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,265.29x = 47,346,233,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346,233,665.96/250,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,184.18

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