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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,169.45, 345,233.38 and 135,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,169.45, 345,233.38 and 135,448.08 is: 186,918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,169.45 : 345,233.38 = 135,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,169.45/345,233.38 = 135,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,169.45x = 345,233.38 × 135,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,169.45x = 46,761,198,472.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,198,472.91/250,169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,918.10

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