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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,482.58, 345,670.17 and 135,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,482.58, 345,670.17 and 135,764.86 is: 187,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,482.58 : 345,670.17 = 135,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,482.58/345,670.17 = 135,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,482.58x = 345,670.17 × 135,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,482.58x = 46,929,862,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929,862,236.23/250,482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,357.79

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