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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,064.58, 346,468.06 and 136,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,064.58, 346,468.06 and 136,342.42 is: 188,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,064.58 : 346,468.06 = 136,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,064.58/346,468.06 = 136,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,064.58x = 346,468.06 × 136,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,064.58x = 47,238,293,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,293,753.11/251,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,151.96

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