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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,136.53, 346,566.77 and 136,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,136.53, 346,566.77 and 136,414.13 is: 188,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,136.53 : 346,566.77 = 136,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,136.53/346,566.77 = 136,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,136.53x = 346,566.77 × 136,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,136.53x = 47,276,603,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276,603,734.39/251,136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,250.61

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