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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,294.44, 345,403.56 and 135,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,294.44, 345,403.56 and 135,570.24 is: 187,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,294.44 : 345,403.56 = 135,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,294.44/345,403.56 = 135,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,294.44x = 345,403.56 × 135,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,294.44x = 46,826,443,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,826,443,526.05/250,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,085.43

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