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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,310.99, 346,811.91 and 136,589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,310.99, 346,811.91 and 136,589.58 is: 188,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,310.99 : 346,811.91 = 136,589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,310.99/346,811.91 = 136,589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,310.99x = 346,811.91 × 136,589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,310.99x = 47,370,893,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,893,125.90/251,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,495.11

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