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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.77, 346,349.82 and 136,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.77, 346,349.82 and 136,257.25 is: 188,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.77 : 346,349.82 = 136,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.77/346,349.82 = 136,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.77x = 346,349.82 × 136,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.77x = 47,192,674,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192,674,305.69/250,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,038.27

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