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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,462.91, 345,637.93 and 135,744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,462.91, 345,637.93 and 135,744.35 is: 187,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,462.91 : 345,637.93 = 135,744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,462.91/345,637.93 = 135,744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,462.91x = 345,637.93 × 135,744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,462.91x = 46,918,394,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918,394,415.01/250,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,326.72

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