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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.90, 346,348.14 and 136,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.90, 346,348.14 and 136,252.56 is: 188,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.90 : 346,348.14 = 136,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.90/346,348.14 = 136,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.90x = 346,348.14 × 136,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.90x = 47,190,820,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190,820,726.24/250,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,030.79

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