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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,966.32, 346,332.08 and 136,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,966.32, 346,332.08 and 136,247.28 is: 188,020.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,966.32 : 346,332.08 = 136,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,966.32/346,332.08 = 136,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,966.32x = 346,332.08 × 136,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,966.32x = 47,186,803,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,803,876.74/250,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,020.46

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