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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.36, 346,540.33 and 136,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.36, 346,540.33 and 136,395.24 is: 188,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.36 : 346,540.33 = 136,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.36/346,540.33 = 136,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.36x = 346,540.33 × 136,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.36x = 47,266,450,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,450,351.00/251,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,226.79

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