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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,516.24, 345,711.14 and 135,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,516.24, 345,711.14 and 135,794.44 is: 187,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,516.24 : 345,711.14 = 135,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,516.24/345,711.14 = 135,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,516.24x = 345,711.14 × 135,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,516.24x = 46,945,650,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945,650,658.06/250,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,395.64

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