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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,056.47, 346,456.53 and 136,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,056.47, 346,456.53 and 136,334.01 is: 188,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,056.47 : 346,456.53 = 136,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,056.47/346,456.53 = 136,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,056.47x = 346,456.53 × 136,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,056.47x = 47,233,808,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233,808,025.59/251,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,140.17

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