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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,371.48, 346,894.91 and 136,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,371.48, 346,894.91 and 136,650.35 is: 188,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,371.48 : 346,894.91 = 136,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,371.48/346,894.91 = 136,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,371.48x = 346,894.91 × 136,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,371.48x = 47,403,310,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,310,864.72/251,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,578.72

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