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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,644.67, 345,892.32 and 135,923.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,644.67, 345,892.32 and 135,923.53 is: 187,575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,644.67 : 345,892.32 = 135,923.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,644.67/345,892.32 = 135,923.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,644.67x = 345,892.32 × 135,923.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,644.67x = 47,014,903,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014,903,404.83/250,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,575.92

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