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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,039.93, 346,435.08 and 136,318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,039.93, 346,435.08 and 136,318.01 is: 188,118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,039.93 : 346,435.08 = 136,318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,039.93/346,435.08 = 136,318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,039.93x = 346,435.08 × 136,318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,039.93x = 47,225,340,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,340,699.79/251,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,118.84

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