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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,372.07, 346,895.72 and 136,650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,372.07, 346,895.72 and 136,650.94 is: 188,579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,372.07 : 346,895.72 = 136,650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,372.07/346,895.72 = 136,650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,372.07x = 346,895.72 × 136,650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,372.07x = 47,403,626,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,626,219.98/251,372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,579.53

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