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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,270.72, 345,373.74 and 137,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,270.72, 345,373.74 and 137,095.36 is: 189,191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,270.72 : 345,373.74 = 137,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,270.72/345,373.74 = 137,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,270.72x = 345,373.74 × 137,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,270.72x = 47,349,137,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349,137,219.85/250,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,191.68

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