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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,243.77, 345,336.72 and 135,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,243.77, 345,336.72 and 135,522.60 is: 187,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,243.77 : 345,336.72 = 135,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,243.77/345,336.72 = 135,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,243.77x = 345,336.72 × 135,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,243.77x = 46,800,928,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800,928,874.86/250,243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,021.36

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