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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,309.41, 345,424.92 and 135,585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,309.41, 345,424.92 and 135,585.39 is: 187,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,309.41 : 345,424.92 = 135,585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,309.41/345,424.92 = 135,585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,309.41x = 345,424.92 × 135,585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,309.41x = 46,834,572,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,834,572,493.92/250,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,106.72

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