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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,951.36, 346,315.37 and 136,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,951.36, 346,315.37 and 136,230.89 is: 187,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,951.36 : 346,315.37 = 136,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,951.36/346,315.37 = 136,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,951.36x = 346,315.37 × 136,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,951.36x = 47,178,851,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178,851,075.78/250,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,999.98

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