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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,274.42, 345,379.14 and 135,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,274.42, 345,379.14 and 135,553.32 is: 187,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,274.42 : 345,379.14 = 135,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,274.42/345,379.14 = 135,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,274.42x = 345,379.14 × 135,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,274.42x = 46,817,289,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,289,085.74/250,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,063.82

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