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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,070.67, 346,483.47 and 136,353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,070.67, 346,483.47 and 136,353.61 is: 188,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,070.67 : 346,483.47 = 136,353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,070.67/346,483.47 = 136,353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,070.67x = 346,483.47 × 136,353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,070.67x = 47,244,271,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244,271,939.83/251,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,171.21

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