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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,156.42, 345,215.97 and 135,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,156.42, 345,215.97 and 135,435.06 is: 186,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,156.42 : 345,215.97 = 135,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,156.42/345,215.97 = 135,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,156.42x = 345,215.97 × 135,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,156.42x = 46,754,345,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754,345,609.91/250,156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,900.44

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