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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,294.66, 346,789.31 and 136,573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,294.66, 346,789.31 and 136,573.31 is: 188,472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,294.66 : 346,789.31 = 136,573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,294.66/346,789.31 = 136,573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,294.66x = 346,789.31 × 136,573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,294.66x = 47,362,164,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,164,596.03/251,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,472.63

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