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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,297.17, 346,792.77 and 136,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,297.17, 346,792.77 and 136,575.82 is: 188,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,297.17 : 346,792.77 = 136,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,297.17/346,792.77 = 136,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,297.17x = 346,792.77 × 136,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,297.17x = 47,363,506,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,506,932.82/251,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,476.09

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