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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,976.76, 346,353.96 and 136,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,976.76, 346,353.96 and 136,260.24 is: 188,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,976.76 : 346,353.96 = 136,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,976.76/346,353.96 = 136,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,976.76x = 346,353.96 × 136,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,976.76x = 47,194,273,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,273,714.55/250,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,042.41

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