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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,287.01, 346,779.53 and 136,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,287.01, 346,779.53 and 136,567.92 is: 188,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,287.01 : 346,779.53 = 136,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,287.01/346,779.53 = 136,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,287.01x = 346,779.53 × 136,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,287.01x = 47,358,960,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,960,240.39/251,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,465.61

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