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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,263.41, 345,363.98 and 135,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,263.41, 345,363.98 and 135,542.34 is: 187,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,263.41 : 345,363.98 = 135,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,263.41/345,363.98 = 135,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,263.41x = 345,363.98 × 135,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,263.41x = 46,811,441,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,441,323.20/250,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,048.69

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