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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,297.64, 346,793.42 and 136,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,297.64, 346,793.42 and 136,576.28 is: 188,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,297.64 : 346,793.42 = 136,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,297.64/346,793.42 = 136,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,297.64x = 346,793.42 × 136,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,297.64x = 47,363,756,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,756,440.50/251,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,476.73

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