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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,295.39, 346,790.33 and 136,574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,295.39, 346,790.33 and 136,574.03 is: 188,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,295.39 : 346,790.33 = 136,574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,295.39/346,790.33 = 136,574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,295.39x = 346,790.33 × 136,574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,295.39x = 47,362,553,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,553,629.39/251,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,473.63

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