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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,245.56, 345,334.61 and 135,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,245.56, 345,334.61 and 135,523.28 is: 187,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,245.56 : 345,334.61 = 135,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,245.56/345,334.61 = 135,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,245.56x = 345,334.61 × 135,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,245.56x = 46,800,876,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800,876,640.43/250,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,019.81

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