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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,165.19, 345,223.82 and 135,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,165.19, 345,223.82 and 135,442.92 is: 186,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,165.19 : 345,223.82 = 135,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,165.19/345,223.82 = 135,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,165.19x = 345,223.82 × 135,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,165.19x = 46,758,120,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758,120,516.51/250,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,908.98

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