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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,601.28, 345,828.26 and 135,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,601.28, 345,828.26 and 135,878.75 is: 187,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,601.28 : 345,828.26 = 135,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,601.28/345,828.26 = 135,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,601.28x = 345,828.26 × 135,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,601.28x = 46,990,709,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,990,709,274.94/250,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,511.85

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