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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,161.34, 346,606.42 and 136,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,161.34, 346,606.42 and 136,442.24 is: 188,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,161.34 : 346,606.42 = 136,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,161.34/346,606.42 = 136,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,161.34x = 346,606.42 × 136,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,161.34x = 47,291,756,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291,756,343.18/251,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,292.34

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