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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,302.24, 345,418.32 and 137,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,302.24, 345,418.32 and 137,125.04 is: 189,233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,302.24 : 345,418.32 = 137,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,302.24/345,418.32 = 137,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,302.24x = 345,418.32 × 137,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,302.24x = 47,365,500,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365,500,946.73/250,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,233.23

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