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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,887.12, 346,221.29 and 136,165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,887.12, 346,221.29 and 136,165.97 is: 187,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,887.12 : 346,221.29 = 136,165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,887.12/346,221.29 = 136,165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,887.12x = 346,221.29 × 136,165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,887.12x = 47,143,555,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,555,375.57/250,887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,907.44

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