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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,845.92, 346,165.62 and 136,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,845.92, 346,165.62 and 136,121.64 is: 187,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,845.92 : 346,165.62 = 136,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,845.92/346,165.62 = 136,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,845.92x = 346,165.62 × 136,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,845.92x = 47,120,631,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,631,906.02/250,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,846.92

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