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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,410.68, 345,567.74 and 135,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,410.68, 345,567.74 and 135,689.56 is: 187,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,410.68 : 345,567.74 = 135,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,410.68/345,567.74 = 135,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,410.68x = 345,567.74 × 135,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,410.68x = 46,889,934,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889,934,590.79/250,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,252.14

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