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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,192.68, 345,265.41 and 135,471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,192.68, 345,265.41 and 135,471.45 is: 186,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,192.68 : 345,265.41 = 135,471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,192.68/345,265.41 = 135,471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,192.68x = 345,265.41 × 135,471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,192.68x = 46,773,605,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,605,727.54/250,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,950.34

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