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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,942.19, 346,306.32 and 136,225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,942.19, 346,306.32 and 136,225.53 is: 187,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,942.19 : 346,306.32 = 136,225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,942.19/346,306.32 = 136,225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,942.19x = 346,306.32 × 136,225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,942.19x = 47,175,761,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,761,984.35/250,942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,994.55

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