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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,888.12, 346,222.66 and 136,166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,888.12, 346,222.66 and 136,166.97 is: 187,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,888.12 : 346,222.66 = 136,166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,888.12/346,222.66 = 136,166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,888.12x = 346,222.66 × 136,166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,888.12x = 47,144,090,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144,090,557.54/250,888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,908.82

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