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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,150.33, 346,591.14 and 136,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,150.33, 346,591.14 and 136,431.13 is: 188,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,150.33 : 346,591.14 = 136,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,150.33/346,591.14 = 136,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,150.33x = 346,591.14 × 136,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,150.33x = 47,285,820,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,820,878.19/251,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,276.96

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