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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,184.08, 345,254.12 and 135,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,184.08, 345,254.12 and 135,462.75 is: 186,938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,184.08 : 345,254.12 = 135,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,184.08/345,254.12 = 135,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,184.08x = 345,254.12 × 135,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,184.08x = 46,769,072,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769,072,544.03/250,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,938.64

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