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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,806.90, 346,113.08 and 136,085.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,806.90, 346,113.08 and 136,085.55 is: 187,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,806.90 : 346,113.08 = 136,085.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,806.90/346,113.08 = 136,085.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,806.90x = 346,113.08 × 136,085.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,806.90x = 47,100,988,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100,988,173.57/250,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,797.82

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