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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,453.65, 345,625.28 and 135,735.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,453.65, 345,625.28 and 135,735.57 is: 187,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,453.65 : 345,625.28 = 135,735.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,453.65/345,625.28 = 135,735.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,453.65x = 345,625.28 × 135,735.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,453.65x = 46,913,643,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913,643,708.53/250,453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,314.67

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