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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,122.46, 346,548.01 and 136,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,122.46, 346,548.01 and 136,400.18 is: 188,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,122.46 : 346,548.01 = 136,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,122.46/346,548.01 = 136,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,122.46x = 346,548.01 × 136,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,122.46x = 47,269,210,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,210,260.64/251,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,231.71

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