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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,228.41, 345,315.39 and 135,507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,228.41, 345,315.39 and 135,507.96 is: 187,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,228.41 : 345,315.39 = 135,507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,228.41/345,315.39 = 135,507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,228.41x = 345,315.39 × 135,507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,228.41x = 46,792,984,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792,984,055.50/250,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,001.08

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