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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,126.80, 345,175.18 and 135,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,126.80, 345,175.18 and 135,405.10 is: 186,859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,126.80 : 345,175.18 = 135,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,126.80/345,175.18 = 135,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,126.80x = 345,175.18 × 135,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,126.80x = 46,738,479,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,479,765.42/250,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,859.14

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