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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,172.59, 346,618.50 and 136,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,172.59, 346,618.50 and 136,451.33 is: 188,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,172.59 : 346,618.50 = 136,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,172.59/346,618.50 = 136,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,172.59x = 346,618.50 × 136,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,172.59x = 47,296,553,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296,553,594.51/251,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,303.01

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