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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,944.36, 346,303.49 and 136,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,944.36, 346,303.49 and 136,222.94 is: 187,987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,944.36 : 346,303.49 = 136,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,944.36/346,303.49 = 136,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,944.36x = 346,303.49 × 136,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,944.36x = 47,174,479,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174,479,724.70/250,944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,987.81

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