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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,227.91, 345,314.70 and 135,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,227.91, 345,314.70 and 135,507.46 is: 187,000.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,227.91 : 345,314.70 = 135,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,227.91/345,314.70 = 135,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,227.91x = 345,314.70 × 135,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,227.91x = 46,792,717,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792,717,034.38/250,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,000.39

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