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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,920.18, 346,260.51 and 136,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,920.18, 346,260.51 and 136,196.37 is: 187,945.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,920.18 : 346,260.51 = 136,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,920.18/346,260.51 = 136,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,920.18x = 346,260.51 × 136,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,920.18x = 47,159,424,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,424,536.35/250,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,945.92

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