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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,279.72, 345,383.92 and 135,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,279.72, 345,383.92 and 135,555.70 is: 187,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,279.72 : 345,383.92 = 135,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,279.72/345,383.92 = 135,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,279.72x = 345,383.92 × 135,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,279.72x = 46,818,759,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,759,044.34/250,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,065.73

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