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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,966.52, 346,331.35 and 136,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,966.52, 346,331.35 and 136,242.64 is: 188,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,966.52 : 346,331.35 = 136,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,966.52/346,331.35 = 136,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,966.52x = 346,331.35 × 136,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,966.52x = 47,185,098,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,098,041.98/250,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,013.52

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