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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,373.07, 346,897.10 and 136,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,373.07, 346,897.10 and 136,651.94 is: 188,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,373.07 : 346,897.10 = 136,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,373.07/346,897.10 = 136,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,373.07x = 346,897.10 × 136,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,373.07x = 47,404,161,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,161,695.37/251,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,580.91

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