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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,938.14, 346,300.70 and 136,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,938.14, 346,300.70 and 136,221.48 is: 187,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,938.14 : 346,300.70 = 136,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,938.14/346,300.70 = 136,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,938.14x = 346,300.70 × 136,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,938.14x = 47,173,593,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,593,197.93/250,938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,988.94

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