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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,430.64, 345,593.62 and 135,712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,430.64, 345,593.62 and 135,712.48 is: 187,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,430.64 : 345,593.62 = 135,712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,430.64/345,593.62 = 135,712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,430.64x = 345,593.62 × 135,712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,430.64x = 46,901,367,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,367,242.38/250,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,282.86

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