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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,296.89, 346,792.40 and 136,575.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,296.89, 346,792.40 and 136,575.53 is: 188,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,296.89 : 346,792.40 = 136,575.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,296.89/346,792.40 = 136,575.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,296.89x = 346,792.40 × 136,575.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,296.89x = 47,363,355,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,355,829.97/251,296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,475.69

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