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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.98, 346,541.19 and 136,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.98, 346,541.19 and 136,395.86 is: 188,227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.98 : 346,541.19 = 136,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.98/346,541.19 = 136,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.98x = 346,541.19 × 136,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.98x = 47,266,783,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,783,635.47/251,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,227.65

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