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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,183.32, 345,252.48 and 135,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,183.32, 345,252.48 and 135,462.07 is: 186,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,183.32 : 345,252.48 = 135,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,183.32/345,252.48 = 135,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,183.32x = 345,252.48 × 135,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,183.32x = 46,768,615,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768,615,537.02/250,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,937.39

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