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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,262.79, 345,360.88 and 135,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,262.79, 345,360.88 and 135,538.84 is: 187,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,262.79 : 345,360.88 = 135,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,262.79/345,360.88 = 135,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,262.79x = 345,360.88 × 135,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,262.79x = 46,809,813,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809,813,056.58/250,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,042.64

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