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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,916.42, 346,255.33 and 136,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,916.42, 346,255.33 and 136,192.60 is: 187,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,916.42 : 346,255.33 = 136,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,916.42/346,255.33 = 136,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,916.42x = 346,255.33 × 136,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,916.42x = 47,157,414,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,414,874.22/250,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,940.73

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