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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,259.14, 346,739.78 and 136,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,259.14, 346,739.78 and 136,537.76 is: 188,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,259.14 : 346,739.78 = 136,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,259.14/346,739.78 = 136,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,259.14x = 346,739.78 × 136,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,259.14x = 47,343,072,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343,072,864.09/251,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,423.29

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