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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,442.16, 345,609.50 and 135,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,442.16, 345,609.50 and 135,723.98 is: 187,298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,442.16 : 345,609.50 = 135,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,442.16/345,609.50 = 135,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,442.16x = 345,609.50 × 135,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,442.16x = 46,907,496,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,907,496,865.81/250,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,298.72

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