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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,296.77, 346,792.22 and 136,575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,296.77, 346,792.22 and 136,575.41 is: 188,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,296.77 : 346,792.22 = 136,575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,296.77/346,792.22 = 136,575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,296.77x = 346,792.22 × 136,575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,296.77x = 47,363,288,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,288,081.45/251,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,475.52

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