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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,300.24, 345,415.56 and 137,123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,300.24, 345,415.56 and 137,123.04 is: 189,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,300.24 : 345,415.56 = 137,123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,300.24/345,415.56 = 137,123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,300.24x = 345,415.56 × 137,123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,300.24x = 47,364,431,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,431,650.50/250,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,230.47

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