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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,917.42, 346,256.71 and 136,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,917.42, 346,256.71 and 136,193.60 is: 187,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,917.42 : 346,256.71 = 136,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,917.42/346,256.71 = 136,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,917.42x = 346,256.71 × 136,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,917.42x = 47,157,947,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,947,859.06/250,917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,942.10

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