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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,145.23, 345,197.94 and 135,420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,145.23, 345,197.94 and 135,420.84 is: 186,879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,145.23 : 345,197.94 = 135,420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,145.23/345,197.94 = 135,420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,145.23x = 345,197.94 × 135,420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,145.23x = 46,746,994,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,746,994,093.68/250,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,879.42

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