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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,950.96, 346,300.52 and 136,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,950.96, 346,300.52 and 136,227.02 is: 187,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,950.96 : 346,300.52 = 136,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,950.96/346,300.52 = 136,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,950.96x = 346,300.52 × 136,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,950.96x = 47,175,485,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,485,451.41/250,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,986.87

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