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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,373.33, 346,897.44 and 136,652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,373.33, 346,897.44 and 136,652.19 is: 188,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,373.33 : 346,897.44 = 136,652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,373.33/346,897.44 = 136,652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,373.33x = 346,897.44 × 136,652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,373.33x = 47,404,294,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,294,881.39/251,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,581.25

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