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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,948.36, 346,308.96 and 136,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,948.36, 346,308.96 and 136,226.92 is: 187,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,948.36 : 346,308.96 = 136,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,948.36/346,308.96 = 136,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,948.36x = 346,308.96 × 136,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,948.36x = 47,176,602,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176,602,989.20/250,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,993.27

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