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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,085.52, 346,502.57 and 136,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,085.52, 346,502.57 and 136,364.14 is: 188,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,085.52 : 346,502.57 = 136,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,085.52/346,502.57 = 136,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,085.52x = 346,502.57 × 136,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,085.52x = 47,250,524,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,524,965.84/251,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,184.99

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