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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,945.09, 346,306.74 and 136,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,945.09, 346,306.74 and 136,224.64 is: 187,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,945.09 : 346,306.74 = 136,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,945.09/346,306.74 = 136,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,945.09x = 346,306.74 × 136,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,945.09x = 47,175,510,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,510,986.07/250,945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,991.37

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