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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,165.96, 345,231.72 and 135,446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,165.96, 345,231.72 and 135,446.99 is: 186,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,165.96 : 345,231.72 = 135,446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,165.96/345,231.72 = 135,446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,165.96x = 345,231.72 × 135,446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,165.96x = 46,760,595,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,595,600.36/250,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,918.30

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