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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,014.49, 346,402.98 and 136,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,014.49, 346,402.98 and 136,294.51 is: 188,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,014.49 : 346,402.98 = 136,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,014.49/346,402.98 = 136,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,014.49x = 346,402.98 × 136,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,014.49x = 47,212,824,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,824,421.64/251,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,088.04

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