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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,480.08, 345,666.72 and 135,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,480.08, 345,666.72 and 135,762.36 is: 187,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,480.08 : 345,666.72 = 135,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,480.08/345,666.72 = 135,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,480.08x = 345,666.72 × 135,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,480.08x = 46,928,529,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,928,529,680.66/250,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,354.34

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