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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,077.64, 346,485.96 and 136,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,077.64, 346,485.96 and 136,355.48 is: 188,169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,077.64 : 346,485.96 = 136,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,077.64/346,485.96 = 136,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,077.64x = 346,485.96 × 136,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,077.64x = 47,245,259,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,259,389.06/251,077.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,169.92

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