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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,468.08, 345,650.13 and 135,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,468.08, 345,650.13 and 135,750.39 is: 187,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,468.08 : 345,650.13 = 135,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,468.08/345,650.13 = 135,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,468.08x = 345,650.13 × 135,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,468.08x = 46,922,139,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922,139,951.05/250,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,337.80

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