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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,462.41, 345,637.24 and 135,743.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,462.41, 345,637.24 and 135,743.85 is: 187,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,462.41 : 345,637.24 = 135,743.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,462.41/345,637.24 = 135,743.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,462.41x = 345,637.24 × 135,743.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,462.41x = 46,918,127,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918,127,932.79/250,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,326.03

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