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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,293.06, 346,778.57 and 136,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,293.06, 346,778.57 and 136,568.98 is: 188,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,293.06 : 346,778.57 = 136,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,293.06/346,778.57 = 136,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,293.06x = 346,778.57 × 136,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,293.06x = 47,359,195,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359,195,590.76/251,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,462.01

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