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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,351.20, 345,484.80 and 137,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,351.20, 345,484.80 and 137,173.92 is: 189,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,351.20 : 345,484.80 = 137,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,351.20/345,484.80 = 137,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,351.20x = 345,484.80 × 137,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,351.20x = 47,391,504,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391,504,316.42/250,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,300.09

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