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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,899.52, 346,242.38 and 136,178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,899.52, 346,242.38 and 136,178.33 is: 187,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,899.52 : 346,242.38 = 136,178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,899.52/346,242.38 = 136,178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,899.52x = 346,242.38 × 136,178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,899.52x = 47,150,707,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,707,692.86/250,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,926.66

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