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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,118.99, 345,162.16 and 135,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,118.99, 345,162.16 and 135,395.29 is: 186,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,118.99 : 345,162.16 = 135,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,118.99/345,162.16 = 135,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,118.99x = 345,162.16 × 135,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,118.99x = 46,733,331,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733,331,536.63/250,118.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,844.40

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