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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,780.36, 346,075.54 and 136,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,780.36, 346,075.54 and 136,061.28 is: 187,763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,780.36 : 346,075.54 = 136,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,780.36/346,075.54 = 136,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,780.36x = 346,075.54 × 136,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,780.36x = 47,087,480,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,480,949.09/250,780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,763.83

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