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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,232.24, 345,320.66 and 135,511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,232.24, 345,320.66 and 135,511.77 is: 187,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,232.24 : 345,320.66 = 135,511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,232.24/345,320.66 = 135,511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,232.24x = 345,320.66 × 135,511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,232.24x = 46,795,013,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795,013,176.61/250,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,006.34

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