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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,359.77, 346,882.39 and 136,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,359.77, 346,882.39 and 136,644.94 is: 188,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,359.77 : 346,882.39 = 136,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,359.77/346,882.39 = 136,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,359.77x = 346,882.39 × 136,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,359.77x = 47,399,723,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,723,368.61/251,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,573.23

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