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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,155.42, 345,214.59 and 135,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,155.42, 345,214.59 and 135,434.06 is: 186,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,155.42 : 345,214.59 = 135,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,155.42/345,214.59 = 135,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,155.42x = 345,214.59 × 135,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,155.42x = 46,753,812,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,812,555.54/250,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,899.06

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