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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,308.24, 345,426.60 and 137,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,308.24, 345,426.60 and 137,131.04 is: 189,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,308.24 : 345,426.60 = 137,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,308.24/345,426.60 = 137,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,308.24x = 345,426.60 × 137,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,308.24x = 47,368,708,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,708,901.66/250,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,241.51

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