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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,298.58, 346,794.72 and 136,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,298.58, 346,794.72 and 136,577.22 is: 188,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,298.58 : 346,794.72 = 136,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,298.58/346,794.72 = 136,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,298.58x = 346,794.72 × 136,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,298.58x = 47,364,258,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,258,768.28/251,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,478.02

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