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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,096.36, 346,515.47 and 136,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,096.36, 346,515.47 and 136,377.24 is: 188,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,096.36 : 346,515.47 = 136,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,096.36/346,515.47 = 136,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,096.36x = 346,515.47 × 136,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,096.36x = 47,256,821,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256,821,683.33/251,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,201.94

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