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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,196.49, 346,655.10 and 136,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,196.49, 346,655.10 and 136,477.41 is: 188,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,196.49 : 346,655.10 = 136,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,196.49/346,655.10 = 136,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,196.49x = 346,655.10 × 136,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,196.49x = 47,310,590,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310,590,211.29/251,196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,340.97

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