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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,035.58, 345,050.20 and 135,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,035.58, 345,050.20 and 135,314.24 is: 186,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,035.58 : 345,050.20 = 135,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,035.58/345,050.20 = 135,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,035.58x = 345,050.20 × 135,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,035.58x = 46,690,206,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690,206,606.62/250,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,734.25

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