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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,108.98, 346,532.93 and 136,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,108.98, 346,532.93 and 136,388.73 is: 188,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,108.98 : 346,532.93 = 136,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,108.98/346,532.93 = 136,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,108.98x = 346,532.93 × 136,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,108.98x = 47,263,186,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263,186,172.83/251,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,217.83

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