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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,399.36, 345,552.32 and 135,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,399.36, 345,552.32 and 135,677.97 is: 187,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,399.36 : 345,552.32 = 135,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,399.36/345,552.32 = 135,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,399.36x = 345,552.32 × 135,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,399.36x = 46,883,838,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,838,471.04/250,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,236.25

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