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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,036.46, 346,429.04 and 136,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,036.46, 346,429.04 and 136,314.10 is: 188,112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,036.46 : 346,429.04 = 136,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,036.46/346,429.04 = 136,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,036.46x = 346,429.04 × 136,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,036.46x = 47,223,160,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,160,387.75/251,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,112.76

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