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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,387.92, 346,922.18 and 136,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,387.92, 346,922.18 and 136,674.28 is: 188,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,387.92 : 346,922.18 = 136,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,387.92/346,922.18 = 136,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,387.92x = 346,922.18 × 136,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,387.92x = 47,415,338,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,415,338,917.81/251,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,614.23

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