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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,167.29, 346,609.45 and 136,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,167.29, 346,609.45 and 136,444.94 is: 188,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,167.29 : 346,609.45 = 136,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,167.29/346,609.45 = 136,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,167.29x = 346,609.45 × 136,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,167.29x = 47,293,105,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,105,608.68/251,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,293.25

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