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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,191.56, 345,261.74 and 135,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,191.56, 345,261.74 and 135,468.22 is: 186,944.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,191.56 : 345,261.74 = 135,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,191.56/345,261.74 = 135,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,191.56x = 345,261.74 × 135,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,191.56x = 46,771,993,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,771,993,351.90/250,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,944.73

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