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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,078.64, 346,487.34 and 136,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,078.64, 346,487.34 and 136,356.48 is: 188,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,078.64 : 346,487.34 = 136,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,078.64/346,487.34 = 136,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,078.64x = 346,487.34 × 136,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,078.64x = 47,245,794,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,794,046.96/251,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,171.30

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