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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,171.04, 346,616.34 and 136,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,171.04, 346,616.34 and 136,449.76 is: 188,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,171.04 : 346,616.34 = 136,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,171.04/346,616.34 = 136,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,171.04x = 346,616.34 × 136,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,171.04x = 47,295,713,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,713,989.75/251,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,300.82

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