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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,607.88, 345,838.50 and 135,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,607.88, 345,838.50 and 135,886.32 is: 187,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,607.88 : 345,838.50 = 135,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,607.88/345,838.50 = 135,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,607.88x = 345,838.50 × 135,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,607.88x = 46,994,721,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994,721,079.32/250,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,522.92

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