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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,963.20, 346,335.30 and 136,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,963.20, 346,335.30 and 136,246.56 is: 188,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,963.20 : 346,335.30 = 136,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,963.20/346,335.30 = 136,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,963.20x = 346,335.30 × 136,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,963.20x = 47,186,993,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,993,231.57/250,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,023.56

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