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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,926.73, 346,279.23 and 136,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,926.73, 346,279.23 and 136,205.30 is: 187,963.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,926.73 : 346,279.23 = 136,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,926.73/346,279.23 = 136,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,926.73x = 346,279.23 × 136,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,926.73x = 47,165,065,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165,065,724.89/250,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,963.50

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