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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,370.48, 346,893.53 and 136,649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,370.48, 346,893.53 and 136,649.35 is: 188,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,370.48 : 346,893.53 = 136,649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,370.48/346,893.53 = 136,649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,370.48x = 346,893.53 × 136,649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,370.48x = 47,402,773,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,773,843.22/251,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,577.33

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