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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,899.77, 346,242.73 and 136,178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,899.77, 346,242.73 and 136,178.58 is: 187,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,899.77 : 346,242.73 = 136,178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,899.77/346,242.73 = 136,178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,899.77x = 346,242.73 × 136,178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,899.77x = 47,150,843,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,843,306.72/250,899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,927.01

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