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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,998.81, 346,376.33 and 136,275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,998.81, 346,376.33 and 136,275.18 is: 188,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,998.81 : 346,376.33 = 136,275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,998.81/346,376.33 = 136,275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,998.81x = 346,376.33 × 136,275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,998.81x = 47,202,495,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,495,249.23/250,998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,058.64

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