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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,998.59, 346,376.14 and 136,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,998.59, 346,376.14 and 136,274.97 is: 188,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,998.59 : 346,376.14 = 136,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,998.59/346,376.14 = 136,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,998.59x = 346,376.14 × 136,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,998.59x = 47,202,399,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,399,045.44/250,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,058.42

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