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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,974.68, 346,351.07 and 136,258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,974.68, 346,351.07 and 136,258.15 is: 188,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,974.68 : 346,351.07 = 136,258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,974.68/346,351.07 = 136,258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,974.68x = 346,351.07 × 136,258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,974.68x = 47,193,153,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,153,635.67/250,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,039.50

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