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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,257.14, 346,737.02 and 136,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,257.14, 346,737.02 and 136,535.76 is: 188,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,257.14 : 346,737.02 = 136,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,257.14/346,737.02 = 136,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,257.14x = 346,737.02 × 136,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,257.14x = 47,342,001,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342,001,863.16/251,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,420.52

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