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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,298.30, 346,794.33 and 136,576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,298.30, 346,794.33 and 136,576.95 is: 188,477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,298.30 : 346,794.33 = 136,576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,298.30/346,794.33 = 136,576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,298.30x = 346,794.33 × 136,576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,298.30x = 47,364,111,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,111,868.69/251,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,477.65

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