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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,289.10, 345,397.22 and 135,565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,289.10, 345,397.22 and 135,565.15 is: 187,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,289.10 : 345,397.22 = 135,565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,289.10/345,397.22 = 135,565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,289.10x = 345,397.22 × 135,565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,289.10x = 46,823,825,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,825,938.88/250,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,078.97

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