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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,278.45, 345,392.87 and 137,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,278.45, 345,392.87 and 137,101.20 is: 189,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,278.45 : 345,392.87 = 137,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,278.45/345,392.87 = 137,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,278.45x = 345,392.87 × 137,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,278.45x = 47,353,776,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353,776,948.44/250,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,204.37

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