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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,301.30, 346,798.48 and 136,579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,301.30, 346,798.48 and 136,579.96 is: 188,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,301.30 : 346,798.48 = 136,579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,301.30/346,798.48 = 136,579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,301.30x = 346,798.48 × 136,579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,301.30x = 47,365,722,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365,722,526.46/251,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,481.80

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