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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,994.58, 346,370.58 and 136,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,994.58, 346,370.58 and 136,270.94 is: 188,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,994.58 : 346,370.58 = 136,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,994.58/346,370.58 = 136,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,994.58x = 346,370.58 × 136,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,994.58x = 47,200,242,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,242,793.09/250,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,052.84

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