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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,031.99, 346,413.78 and 136,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,031.99, 346,413.78 and 136,306.14 is: 188,096.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,031.99 : 346,413.78 = 136,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,031.99/346,413.78 = 136,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,031.99x = 346,413.78 × 136,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,031.99x = 47,218,325,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,325,194.61/251,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,096.84

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