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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,281.10, 345,387.09 and 135,559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,281.10, 345,387.09 and 135,559.46 is: 187,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,281.10 : 345,387.09 = 135,559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,281.10/345,387.09 = 135,559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,281.10x = 345,387.09 × 135,559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,281.10x = 46,820,487,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820,487,534.96/250,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,071.60

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