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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,941.30, 346,287.13 and 136,217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,941.30, 346,287.13 and 136,217.35 is: 187,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,941.30 : 346,287.13 = 136,217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,941.30/346,287.13 = 136,217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,941.30x = 346,287.13 × 136,217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,941.30x = 47,170,315,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,315,187.71/250,941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,973.50

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