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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,772.36, 346,064.50 and 136,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,772.36, 346,064.50 and 136,053.27 is: 187,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,772.36 : 346,064.50 = 136,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,772.36/346,064.50 = 136,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,772.36x = 346,064.50 × 136,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,772.36x = 47,083,207,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,207,025.98/250,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,752.78

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