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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,112.42, 345,155.32 and 135,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,112.42, 345,155.32 and 135,390.70 is: 186,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,112.42 : 345,155.32 = 135,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,112.42/345,155.32 = 135,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,112.42x = 345,155.32 × 135,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,112.42x = 46,730,820,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,730,820,383.52/250,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,839.26

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