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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,945.36, 346,304.87 and 136,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,945.36, 346,304.87 and 136,223.94 is: 187,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,945.36 : 346,304.87 = 136,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,945.36/346,304.87 = 136,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,945.36x = 346,304.87 × 136,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,945.36x = 47,175,013,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,013,832.59/250,945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,989.19

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