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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,160.33, 346,605.04 and 136,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,160.33, 346,605.04 and 136,441.25 is: 188,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,160.33 : 346,605.04 = 136,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,160.33/346,605.04 = 136,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,160.33x = 346,605.04 × 136,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,160.33x = 47,291,224,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291,224,913.90/251,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,290.98

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