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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,461.79, 345,636.37 and 135,743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,461.79, 345,636.37 and 135,743.22 is: 187,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,461.79 : 345,636.37 = 135,743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,461.79/345,636.37 = 135,743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,461.79x = 345,636.37 × 135,743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,461.79x = 46,917,793,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917,793,812.91/250,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,325.16

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