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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,940.30, 346,285.76 and 136,216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,940.30, 346,285.76 and 136,216.35 is: 187,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,940.30 : 346,285.76 = 136,216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,940.30/346,285.76 = 136,216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,940.30x = 346,285.76 × 136,216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,940.30x = 47,169,781,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169,781,603.09/250,940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,972.13

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