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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,116.59, 346,543.40 and 136,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,116.59, 346,543.40 and 136,397.46 is: 188,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,116.59 : 346,543.40 = 136,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,116.59/346,543.40 = 136,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,116.59x = 346,543.40 × 136,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,116.59x = 47,267,639,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,639,539.76/251,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,229.86

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