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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,250.38, 346,727.70 and 136,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,250.38, 346,727.70 and 136,529.02 is: 188,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,250.38 : 346,727.70 = 136,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,250.38/346,727.70 = 136,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,250.38x = 346,727.70 × 136,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,250.38x = 47,338,392,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,392,738.09/251,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,411.23

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