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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,040.93, 346,436.46 and 136,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,040.93, 346,436.46 and 136,319.01 is: 188,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,040.93 : 346,436.46 = 136,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,040.93/346,436.46 = 136,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,040.93x = 346,436.46 × 136,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,040.93x = 47,225,875,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,875,255.10/251,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,120.22

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