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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,133.99, 346,567.77 and 136,413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,133.99, 346,567.77 and 136,413.69 is: 188,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,133.99 : 346,567.77 = 136,413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,133.99/346,567.77 = 136,413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,133.99x = 346,567.77 × 136,413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,133.99x = 47,276,588,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276,588,340.77/251,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,252.45

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