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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,891.93, 346,231.19 and 136,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,891.93, 346,231.19 and 136,170.57 is: 187,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,891.93 : 346,231.19 = 136,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,891.93/346,231.19 = 136,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,891.93x = 346,231.19 × 136,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,891.93x = 47,146,498,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,498,185.32/250,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,915.56

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