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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,905.68, 346,248.96 and 136,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,905.68, 346,248.96 and 136,184.31 is: 187,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,905.68 : 346,248.96 = 136,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,905.68/346,248.96 = 136,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,905.68x = 346,248.96 × 136,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,905.68x = 47,153,675,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,675,705.82/250,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,933.87

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