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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,962.20, 346,333.92 and 136,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,962.20, 346,333.92 and 136,245.56 is: 188,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,962.20 : 346,333.92 = 136,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,962.20/346,333.92 = 136,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,962.20x = 346,333.92 × 136,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,962.20x = 47,186,458,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,458,877.40/250,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,022.18

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