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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,095.61, 346,514.44 and 136,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,095.61, 346,514.44 and 136,376.49 is: 188,200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,095.61 : 346,514.44 = 136,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,095.61/346,514.44 = 136,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,095.61x = 346,514.44 × 136,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,095.61x = 47,256,421,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256,421,513.35/251,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,200.91

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