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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,410.28, 346,952.12 and 136,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,410.28, 346,952.12 and 136,695.48 is: 188,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,410.28 : 346,952.12 = 136,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,410.28/346,952.12 = 136,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,410.28x = 346,952.12 × 136,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,410.28x = 47,426,786,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,786,580.42/251,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,642.99

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