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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,926.23, 346,278.53 and 136,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,926.23, 346,278.53 and 136,204.80 is: 187,962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,926.23 : 346,278.53 = 136,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,926.23/346,278.53 = 136,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,926.23x = 346,278.53 × 136,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,926.23x = 47,164,799,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,799,129.15/250,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,962.81

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