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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,019.89, 346,411.41 and 136,298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,019.89, 346,411.41 and 136,298.46 is: 188,094.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,019.89 : 346,411.41 = 136,298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,019.89/346,411.41 = 136,298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,019.89x = 346,411.41 × 136,298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,019.89x = 47,215,341,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,341,709.43/251,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,094.03

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