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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,872.65, 346,206.79 and 136,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,872.65, 346,206.79 and 136,152.30 is: 187,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,872.65 : 346,206.79 = 136,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,872.65/346,206.79 = 136,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,872.65x = 346,206.79 × 136,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,872.65x = 47,136,850,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136,850,734.12/250,872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,891.55

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