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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,298.79, 346,795.01 and 136,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,298.79, 346,795.01 and 136,577.44 is: 188,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,298.79 : 346,795.01 = 136,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,298.79/346,795.01 = 136,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,298.79x = 346,795.01 × 136,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,298.79x = 47,364,374,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,374,670.57/251,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,478.32

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