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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,130.58, 346,563.93 and 136,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,130.58, 346,563.93 and 136,411.46 is: 188,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,130.58 : 346,563.93 = 136,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,130.58/346,563.93 = 136,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,130.58x = 346,563.93 × 136,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,130.58x = 47,275,293,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275,293,702.40/251,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,249.85

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