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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,925.42, 346,267.76 and 136,201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,925.42, 346,267.76 and 136,201.61 is: 187,953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,925.42 : 346,267.76 = 136,201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,925.42/346,267.76 = 136,201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,925.42x = 346,267.76 × 136,201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,925.42x = 47,162,226,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162,226,587.75/250,925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,953.16

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