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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,113.29, 346,538.88 and 136,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,113.29, 346,538.88 and 136,393.04 is: 188,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,113.29 : 346,538.88 = 136,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,113.29/346,538.88 = 136,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,113.29x = 346,538.88 × 136,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,113.29x = 47,265,489,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,489,588.70/251,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,223.77

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