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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,284.43, 345,389.77 and 135,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,284.43, 345,389.77 and 135,560.22 is: 187,071.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,284.43 : 345,389.77 = 135,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,284.43/345,389.77 = 135,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,284.43x = 345,389.77 × 135,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,284.43x = 46,821,112,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,821,112,529.15/250,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,071.61

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