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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,367.48, 346,893.76 and 136,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,367.48, 346,893.76 and 136,653.84 is: 188,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,367.48 : 346,893.76 = 136,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,367.48/346,893.76 = 136,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,367.48x = 346,893.76 × 136,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,367.48x = 47,404,364,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,364,376.04/251,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,585.91

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