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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,871.46, 346,202.79 and 136,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,871.46, 346,202.79 and 136,150.07 is: 187,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,871.46 : 346,202.79 = 136,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,871.46/346,202.79 = 136,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,871.46x = 346,202.79 × 136,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,871.46x = 47,135,531,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,531,680.93/250,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,887.19

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