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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,116.18, 346,542.86 and 136,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,116.18, 346,542.86 and 136,395.92 is: 188,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,116.18 : 346,542.86 = 136,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,116.18/346,542.86 = 136,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,116.18x = 346,542.86 × 136,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,116.18x = 47,267,032,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,032,209.13/251,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,227.74

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