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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,949.36, 346,310.38 and 136,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,949.36, 346,310.38 and 136,227.94 is: 187,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,949.36 : 346,310.38 = 136,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,949.36/346,310.38 = 136,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,949.36x = 346,310.38 × 136,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,949.36x = 47,177,149,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177,149,668.02/250,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,994.70

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