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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,138.88, 345,191.28 and 135,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,138.88, 345,191.28 and 135,416.96 is: 186,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,138.88 : 345,191.28 = 135,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,138.88/345,191.28 = 135,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,138.88x = 345,191.28 × 135,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,138.88x = 46,744,753,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744,753,756.11/250,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,875.20

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