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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,280.84, 345,386.72 and 135,559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,280.84, 345,386.72 and 135,559.20 is: 187,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,280.84 : 345,386.72 = 135,559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,280.84/345,386.72 = 135,559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,280.84x = 345,386.72 × 135,559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,280.84x = 46,820,347,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820,347,453.82/250,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,071.24

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