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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,281.45, 345,397.02 and 137,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,281.45, 345,397.02 and 137,104.20 is: 189,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,281.45 : 345,397.02 = 137,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,281.45/345,397.02 = 137,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,281.45x = 345,397.02 × 137,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,281.45x = 47,355,382,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,382,109.48/250,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,208.52

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