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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.24, 346,279.92 and 136,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.24, 346,279.92 and 136,205.81 is: 187,964.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.24 : 346,279.92 = 136,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.24/346,279.92 = 136,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.24x = 346,279.92 × 136,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.24x = 47,165,334,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165,334,577.91/250,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,964.19

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