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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,148.83, 346,589.07 and 136,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,148.83, 346,589.07 and 136,429.62 is: 188,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,148.83 : 346,589.07 = 136,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,148.83/346,589.07 = 136,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,148.83x = 346,589.07 × 136,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,148.83x = 47,285,016,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,016,612.99/251,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,274.88

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