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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,344.08, 345,475.20 and 137,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,344.08, 345,475.20 and 137,166.80 is: 189,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,344.08 : 345,475.20 = 137,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,344.08/345,475.20 = 137,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,344.08x = 345,475.20 × 137,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,344.08x = 47,387,727,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387,727,663.36/250,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,290.39

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