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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,979.53, 346,352.05 and 136,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,979.53, 346,352.05 and 136,258.28 is: 188,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,979.53 : 346,352.05 = 136,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,979.53/346,352.05 = 136,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,979.53x = 346,352.05 × 136,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,979.53x = 47,193,336,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,336,293.09/250,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,036.60

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