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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,015.09, 345,018.14 and 135,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,015.09, 345,018.14 and 135,291.21 is: 186,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,015.09 : 345,018.14 = 135,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,015.09/345,018.14 = 135,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,015.09x = 345,018.14 × 135,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,015.09x = 46,677,921,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,677,921,632.55/250,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,700.42

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