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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,362.43, 346,877.69 and 136,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,362.43, 346,877.69 and 136,634.25 is: 188,553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,362.43 : 346,877.69 = 136,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,362.43/346,877.69 = 136,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,362.43x = 346,877.69 × 136,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,362.43x = 47,395,372,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,395,372,405.57/251,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,553.92

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