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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,338.76, 345,465.26 and 135,614.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,338.76, 345,465.26 and 135,614.81 is: 187,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,338.76 : 345,465.26 = 135,614.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,338.76/345,465.26 = 135,614.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,338.76x = 345,465.26 × 135,614.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,338.76x = 46,850,205,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850,205,596.50/250,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,147.23

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