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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,330.08, 345,442.68 and 137,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,330.08, 345,442.68 and 137,150.40 is: 189,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,330.08 : 345,442.68 = 137,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,330.08/345,442.68 = 137,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,330.08x = 345,442.68 × 137,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,330.08x = 47,377,601,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377,601,739.07/250,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,260.52

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