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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,373.28, 345,519.36 and 137,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,373.28, 345,519.36 and 137,202.24 is: 189,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,373.28 : 345,519.36 = 137,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,373.28/345,519.36 = 137,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,373.28x = 345,519.36 × 137,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,373.28x = 47,406,030,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,406,030,155.37/250,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,341.41

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