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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,966.45, 346,334.00 and 136,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,966.45, 346,334.00 and 136,245.15 is: 188,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,966.45 : 346,334.00 = 136,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,966.45/346,334.00 = 136,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,966.45x = 346,334.00 × 136,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,966.45x = 47,186,326,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,326,543.83/250,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,018.46

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