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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.32, 346,446.96 and 136,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.32, 346,446.96 and 136,327.04 is: 188,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.32 : 346,446.96 = 136,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.32/346,446.96 = 136,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.32x = 346,446.96 × 136,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.32x = 47,230,088,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,088,573.80/251,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,130.72

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