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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,938.60, 346,295.55 and 136,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,938.60, 346,295.55 and 136,217.13 is: 187,979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,938.60 : 346,295.55 = 136,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,938.60/346,295.55 = 136,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,938.60x = 346,295.55 × 136,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,938.60x = 47,171,385,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171,385,952.77/250,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,979.79

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