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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,297.10, 346,792.68 and 136,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,297.10, 346,792.68 and 136,575.74 is: 188,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,297.10 : 346,792.68 = 136,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,297.10/346,792.68 = 136,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,297.10x = 346,792.68 × 136,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,297.10x = 47,363,465,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,465,163.62/251,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,475.97

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