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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,327.91, 346,832.28 and 136,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,327.91, 346,832.28 and 136,606.44 is: 188,516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,327.91 : 346,832.28 = 136,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,327.91/346,832.28 = 136,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,327.91x = 346,832.28 × 136,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,327.91x = 47,379,523,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379,523,047.88/251,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,516.76

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