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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,186.05, 345,254.16 and 135,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,186.05, 345,254.16 and 135,462.72 is: 186,937.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,186.05 : 345,254.16 = 135,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,186.05/345,254.16 = 135,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,186.05x = 345,254.16 × 135,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,186.05x = 46,769,067,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769,067,604.92/250,186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,937.15

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