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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,310.15, 346,810.67 and 136,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,310.15, 346,810.67 and 136,588.80 is: 188,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,310.15 : 346,810.67 = 136,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,310.15/346,810.67 = 136,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,310.15x = 346,810.67 × 136,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,310.15x = 47,370,453,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,453,242.50/251,310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,493.99

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