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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,999.81, 346,377.71 and 136,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,999.81, 346,377.71 and 136,276.18 is: 188,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,999.81 : 346,377.71 = 136,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,999.81/346,377.71 = 136,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,999.81x = 346,377.71 × 136,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,999.81x = 47,203,031,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203,031,155.95/250,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,060.03

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