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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,298.54, 346,792.05 and 136,577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,298.54, 346,792.05 and 136,577.16 is: 188,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,298.54 : 346,792.05 = 136,577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,298.54/346,792.05 = 136,577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,298.54x = 346,792.05 × 136,577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,298.54x = 47,363,873,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,873,299.58/251,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,476.52

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