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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,091.27, 346,508.37 and 136,370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,091.27, 346,508.37 and 136,370.97 is: 188,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,091.27 : 346,508.37 = 136,370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,091.27/346,508.37 = 136,370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,091.27x = 346,508.37 × 136,370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,091.27x = 47,253,682,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,682,530.02/251,091.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,193.25

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