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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,984.90, 346,359.68 and 136,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,984.90, 346,359.68 and 136,263.68 is: 188,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,984.90 : 346,359.68 = 136,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,984.90/346,359.68 = 136,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,984.90x = 346,359.68 × 136,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,984.90x = 47,196,244,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,244,600.42/250,984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,044.16

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