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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,022.24, 345,029.37 and 135,300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,022.24, 345,029.37 and 135,300.81 is: 186,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,022.24 : 345,029.37 = 135,300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,022.24/345,029.37 = 135,300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,022.24x = 345,029.37 × 135,300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,022.24x = 46,682,754,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682,754,021.27/250,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,714.41

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