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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,077.14, 346,485.27 and 136,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,077.14, 346,485.27 and 136,354.98 is: 188,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,077.14 : 346,485.27 = 136,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,077.14/346,485.27 = 136,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,077.14x = 346,485.27 × 136,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,077.14x = 47,244,992,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244,992,061.14/251,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,169.23

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