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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,229.23, 345,316.50 and 135,508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,229.23, 345,316.50 and 135,508.77 is: 187,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,229.23 : 345,316.50 = 135,508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,229.23/345,316.50 = 135,508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,229.23x = 345,316.50 × 135,508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,229.23x = 46,793,414,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793,414,175.71/250,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,002.19

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