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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,431.15, 345,594.33 and 135,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,431.15, 345,594.33 and 135,712.98 is: 187,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,431.15 : 345,594.33 = 135,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,431.15/345,594.33 = 135,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,431.15x = 345,594.33 × 135,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,431.15x = 46,901,636,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,636,395.40/250,431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,283.56

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