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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,218.65, 345,302.42 and 135,498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,218.65, 345,302.42 and 135,498.63 is: 186,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,218.65 : 345,302.42 = 135,498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,218.65/345,302.42 = 135,498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,218.65x = 345,302.42 × 135,498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,218.65x = 46,788,004,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788,004,168.19/250,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,988.48

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