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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,183.82, 345,253.17 and 135,462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,183.82, 345,253.17 and 135,462.57 is: 186,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,183.82 : 345,253.17 = 135,462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,183.82/345,253.17 = 135,462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,183.82x = 345,253.17 × 135,462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,183.82x = 46,768,881,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768,881,031.53/250,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,938.08

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