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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,425.57, 345,586.48 and 135,704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,425.57, 345,586.48 and 135,704.66 is: 187,271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,425.57 : 345,586.48 = 135,704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,425.57/345,586.48 = 135,704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,425.57x = 345,586.48 × 135,704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,425.57x = 46,897,695,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897,695,769.00/250,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.99

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