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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,368.48, 346,895.14 and 136,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,368.48, 346,895.14 and 136,654.84 is: 188,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,368.48 : 346,895.14 = 136,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,368.48/346,895.14 = 136,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,368.48x = 346,895.14 × 136,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,368.48x = 47,404,899,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,899,853.48/251,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,587.29

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