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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,900.28, 346,243.43 and 136,179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,900.28, 346,243.43 and 136,179.08 is: 187,927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,900.28 : 346,243.43 = 136,179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,900.28/346,243.43 = 136,179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,900.28x = 346,243.43 × 136,179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,900.28x = 47,151,109,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,109,341.33/250,900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,927.69

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