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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,842.83, 346,155.93 and 136,116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,842.83, 346,155.93 and 136,116.45 is: 187,836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,842.83 : 346,155.93 = 136,116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,842.83/346,155.93 = 136,116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,842.83x = 346,155.93 × 136,116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,842.83x = 47,117,516,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117,516,338.05/250,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,836.81

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