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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,843.83, 346,157.31 and 136,117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,843.83, 346,157.31 and 136,117.45 is: 187,838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,843.83 : 346,157.31 = 136,117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,843.83/346,157.31 = 136,117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,843.83x = 346,157.31 × 136,117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,843.83x = 47,118,050,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118,050,336.06/250,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,838.19

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