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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,050.84, 346,454.32 and 136,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,050.84, 346,454.32 and 136,329.72 is: 188,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,050.84 : 346,454.32 = 136,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,050.84/346,454.32 = 136,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,050.84x = 346,454.32 × 136,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,050.84x = 47,232,020,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232,020,438.39/251,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,137.27

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