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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,045.10, 346,440.99 and 136,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,045.10, 346,440.99 and 136,322.73 is: 188,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,045.10 : 346,440.99 = 136,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,045.10/346,440.99 = 136,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,045.10x = 346,440.99 × 136,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,045.10x = 47,227,779,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,779,126.88/251,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,124.68

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