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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,019.13, 346,410.38 and 136,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,019.13, 346,410.38 and 136,297.71 is: 188,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,019.13 : 346,410.38 = 136,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,019.13/346,410.38 = 136,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,019.13x = 346,410.38 × 136,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,019.13x = 47,214,942,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,942,158.41/251,019.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,093.00

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