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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,526.42, 345,725.66 and 135,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,526.42, 345,725.66 and 135,805.52 is: 187,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,526.42 : 345,725.66 = 135,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,526.42/345,725.66 = 135,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,526.42x = 345,725.66 × 135,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,526.42x = 46,951,453,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951,453,033.64/250,526.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,411.18

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