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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,024.12, 345,030.85 and 135,300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,024.12, 345,030.85 and 135,300.31 is: 186,713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,024.12 : 345,030.85 = 135,300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,024.12/345,030.85 = 135,300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,024.12x = 345,030.85 × 135,300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,024.12x = 46,682,780,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682,780,626.31/250,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,713.11

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