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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,983.63, 346,347.11 and 136,257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,983.63, 346,347.11 and 136,257.82 is: 188,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,983.63 : 346,347.11 = 136,257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,983.63/346,347.11 = 136,257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,983.63x = 346,347.11 × 136,257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,983.63x = 47,192,501,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192,501,646.68/250,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,030.20

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