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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,081.14, 346,490.79 and 136,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,081.14, 346,490.79 and 136,358.98 is: 188,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,081.14 : 346,490.79 = 136,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,081.14/346,490.79 = 136,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,081.14x = 346,490.79 × 136,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,081.14x = 47,247,130,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,130,703.79/251,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,174.75

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