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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.86, 346,315.23 and 136,231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.86, 346,315.23 and 136,231.45 is: 187,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.86 : 346,315.23 = 136,231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.86/346,315.23 = 136,231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.86x = 346,315.23 × 136,231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.86x = 47,179,025,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,179,025,939.98/250,952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,999.55

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