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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.35, 346,540.35 and 136,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.35, 346,540.35 and 136,394.10 is: 188,225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.35 : 346,540.35 = 136,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.35/346,540.35 = 136,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.35x = 346,540.35 × 136,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.35x = 47,266,059,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,059,151.94/251,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,225.24

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