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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,950.86, 346,312.41 and 136,229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,950.86, 346,312.41 and 136,229.42 is: 187,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,950.86 : 346,312.41 = 136,229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,950.86/346,312.41 = 136,229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,950.86x = 346,312.41 × 136,229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,950.86x = 47,177,938,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177,938,753.10/250,950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,996.72

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