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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,975.68, 346,352.45 and 136,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,975.68, 346,352.45 and 136,259.15 is: 188,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,975.68 : 346,352.45 = 136,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,975.68/346,352.45 = 136,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,975.68x = 346,352.45 × 136,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,975.68x = 47,193,688,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,688,024.36/250,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,040.88

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