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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,410.60, 346,940.94 and 136,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,410.60, 346,940.94 and 136,687.60 is: 188,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,410.60 : 346,940.94 = 136,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,410.60/346,940.94 = 136,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,410.60x = 346,940.94 × 136,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,410.60x = 47,422,524,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422,524,430.34/251,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,625.80

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