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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,298.39, 346,794.07 and 136,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,298.39, 346,794.07 and 136,577.33 is: 188,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,298.39 : 346,794.07 = 136,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,298.39/346,794.07 = 136,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,298.39x = 346,794.07 × 136,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,298.39x = 47,364,206,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,206,406.46/251,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,477.96

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