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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,379.84, 346,906.17 and 136,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,379.84, 346,906.17 and 136,658.46 is: 188,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,379.84 : 346,906.17 = 136,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,379.84/346,906.17 = 136,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,379.84x = 346,906.17 × 136,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,379.84x = 47,407,662,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407,662,956.70/251,379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,589.76

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