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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,315.64, 346,819.10 and 136,594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,315.64, 346,819.10 and 136,594.25 is: 188,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,315.64 : 346,819.10 = 136,594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,315.64/346,819.10 = 136,594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,315.64x = 346,819.10 × 136,594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,315.64x = 47,373,494,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373,494,502.02/251,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,501.97

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