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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,438.52, 345,606.54 and 135,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,438.52, 345,606.54 and 135,717.68 is: 187,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,438.52 : 345,606.54 = 135,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,438.52/345,606.54 = 135,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,438.52x = 345,606.54 × 135,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,438.52x = 46,904,917,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904,917,801.63/250,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,291.15

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