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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,727.92, 346,003.18 and 136,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,727.92, 346,003.18 and 136,008.83 is: 187,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,727.92 : 346,003.18 = 136,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,727.92/346,003.18 = 136,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,727.92x = 346,003.18 × 136,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,727.92x = 47,059,488,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,488,213.07/250,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,691.46

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