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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,875.33, 346,208.13 and 136,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,875.33, 346,208.13 and 136,153.94 is: 187,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,875.33 : 346,208.13 = 136,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,875.33/346,208.13 = 136,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,875.33x = 346,208.13 × 136,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,875.33x = 47,137,599,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,137,599,228.49/250,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,892.53

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