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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,113.06, 346,538.54 and 136,393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,113.06, 346,538.54 and 136,393.95 is: 188,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,113.06 : 346,538.54 = 136,393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,113.06/346,538.54 = 136,393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,113.06x = 346,538.54 × 136,393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,113.06x = 47,265,760,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,760,638.82/251,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,225.02

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