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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,948.36, 346,309 and 136,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,948.36, 346,309 and 136,226.94 is: 187,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,948.36 : 346,309 = 136,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,948.36/346,309 = 136,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,948.36x = 346,309 × 136,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,948.36x = 47,176,615,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176,615,364.46/250,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,993.32

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