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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,155.14, 345,214.32 and 135,433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,155.14, 345,214.32 and 135,433.86 is: 186,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,155.14 : 345,214.32 = 135,433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,155.14/345,214.32 = 135,433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,155.14x = 345,214.32 × 135,433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,155.14x = 46,753,707,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,707,884.88/250,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,898.85

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