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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,985.40, 346,360.37 and 136,264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,985.40, 346,360.37 and 136,264.19 is: 188,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,985.40 : 346,360.37 = 136,264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,985.40/346,360.37 = 136,264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,985.40x = 346,360.37 × 136,264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,985.40x = 47,196,512,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,512,853.03/250,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,044.85

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