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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,927.25, 346,280.40 and 136,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,927.25, 346,280.40 and 136,205.99 is: 187,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,927.25 : 346,280.40 = 136,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,927.25/346,280.40 = 136,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,927.25x = 346,280.40 × 136,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,927.25x = 47,165,462,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165,462,968.19/250,927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,964.69

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