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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,172.09, 346,617.81 and 136,450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,172.09, 346,617.81 and 136,450.82 is: 188,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,172.09 : 346,617.81 = 136,450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,172.09/346,617.81 = 136,450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,172.09x = 346,617.81 × 136,450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,172.09x = 47,296,285,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296,285,267.65/251,172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,302.31

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