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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.33, 346,286.94 and 136,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.33, 346,286.94 and 136,210.92 is: 187,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.33 : 346,286.94 = 136,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.33/346,286.94 = 136,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.33x = 346,286.94 × 136,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.33x = 47,168,062,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,062,681.38/250,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,971.25

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