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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,135.52, 346,569.84 and 136,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,135.52, 346,569.84 and 136,415.16 is: 188,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,135.52 : 346,569.84 = 136,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,135.52/346,569.84 = 136,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,135.52x = 346,569.84 × 136,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,135.52x = 47,277,380,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,277,380,174.77/251,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,254.45

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