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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,169.58, 345,233.56 and 135,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,169.58, 345,233.56 and 135,448.20 is: 186,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,169.58 : 345,233.56 = 135,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,169.58/345,233.56 = 135,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,169.58x = 345,233.56 × 135,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,169.58x = 46,761,263,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,263,942.97/250,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,918.27

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