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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,903.60, 346,246.08 and 136,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,903.60, 346,246.08 and 136,182.24 is: 187,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,903.60 : 346,246.08 = 136,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,903.60/346,246.08 = 136,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,903.60x = 346,246.08 × 136,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,903.60x = 47,152,566,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,566,699.30/250,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,931.01

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