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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,885.35, 346,220.33 and 136,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,885.35, 346,220.33 and 136,166.27 is: 187,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,885.35 : 346,220.33 = 136,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,885.35/346,220.33 = 136,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,885.35x = 346,220.33 × 136,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,885.35x = 47,143,528,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,528,522.34/250,885.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,908.65

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