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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,957.36, 346,321.38 and 136,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,957.36, 346,321.38 and 136,235.92 is: 188,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,957.36 : 346,321.38 = 136,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,957.36/346,321.38 = 136,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,957.36x = 346,321.38 × 136,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,957.36x = 47,181,411,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181,411,819.97/250,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,005.69

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