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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,984.65, 346,359.33 and 136,263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,984.65, 346,359.33 and 136,263.43 is: 188,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,984.65 : 346,359.33 = 136,263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,984.65/346,359.33 = 136,263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,984.65x = 346,359.33 × 136,263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,984.65x = 47,196,109,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,109,452.40/250,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,043.81

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