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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,084.52, 346,501.19 and 136,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,084.52, 346,501.19 and 136,363.14 is: 188,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,084.52 : 346,501.19 = 136,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,084.52/346,501.19 = 136,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,084.52x = 346,501.19 × 136,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,084.52x = 47,249,990,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249,990,623.04/251,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,183.61

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