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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,388.73, 345,533.50 and 135,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,388.73, 345,533.50 and 135,665.13 is: 187,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,388.73 : 345,533.50 = 135,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,388.73/345,533.50 = 135,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,388.73x = 345,533.50 × 135,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,388.73x = 46,876,847,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,847,196.86/250,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,216.28

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