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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,924.32, 346,274.16 and 136,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,924.32, 346,274.16 and 136,205.28 is: 187,962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,924.32 : 346,274.16 = 136,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,924.32/346,274.16 = 136,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,924.32x = 346,274.16 × 136,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,924.32x = 47,164,368,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,368,919.56/250,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,962.53

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