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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,116.29, 346,543.04 and 136,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,116.29, 346,543.04 and 136,396.06 is: 188,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,116.29 : 346,543.04 = 136,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,116.29/346,543.04 = 136,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,116.29x = 346,543.04 × 136,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,116.29x = 47,267,104,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,104,751.05/251,116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,227.95

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