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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,976.68, 346,353.83 and 136,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,976.68, 346,353.83 and 136,260.15 is: 188,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,976.68 : 346,353.83 = 136,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,976.68/346,353.83 = 136,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,976.68x = 346,353.83 × 136,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,976.68x = 47,194,224,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,224,828.87/250,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,042.27

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