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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,037.93, 346,432.33 and 136,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,037.93, 346,432.33 and 136,316.01 is: 188,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,037.93 : 346,432.33 = 136,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,037.93/346,432.33 = 136,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,037.93x = 346,432.33 × 136,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,037.93x = 47,224,272,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,272,279.02/251,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,116.08

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