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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,373.57, 346,897.79 and 136,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,373.57, 346,897.79 and 136,652.44 is: 188,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,373.57 : 346,897.79 = 136,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,373.57/346,897.79 = 136,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,373.57x = 346,897.79 × 136,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,373.57x = 47,404,429,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,429,434.11/251,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,581.60

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