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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,727.13, 346,001.95 and 136,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,727.13, 346,001.95 and 136,005.99 is: 187,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,727.13 : 346,001.95 = 136,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,727.13/346,001.95 = 136,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,727.13x = 346,001.95 × 136,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,727.13x = 47,058,337,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058,337,805.41/250,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,687.46

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