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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,950.36, 346,313.99 and 136,229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,950.36, 346,313.99 and 136,229.89 is: 187,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,950.36 : 346,313.99 = 136,229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,950.36/346,313.99 = 136,229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,950.36x = 346,313.99 × 136,229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,950.36x = 47,178,316,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178,316,763.16/250,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,998.60

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