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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,251.38, 346,729.08 and 136,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,251.38, 346,729.08 and 136,530.02 is: 188,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,251.38 : 346,729.08 = 136,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,251.38/346,729.08 = 136,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,251.38x = 346,729.08 × 136,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,251.38x = 47,338,928,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,928,226.98/251,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,412.61

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