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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.38, 345,836.44 and 135,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.38, 345,836.44 and 135,884.82 is: 187,520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.38 : 345,836.44 = 135,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.38/345,836.44 = 135,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.38x = 345,836.44 × 135,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.38x = 46,993,920,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,993,920,183.24/250,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,520.84

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