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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,259.52, 345,356.39 and 135,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,259.52, 345,356.39 and 135,535.58 is: 187,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,259.52 : 345,356.39 = 135,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,259.52/345,356.39 = 135,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,259.52x = 345,356.39 × 135,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,259.52x = 46,808,078,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808,078,532.50/250,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,038.15

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