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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,412.27, 346,955.75 and 136,698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,412.27, 346,955.75 and 136,698.63 is: 188,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,412.27 : 346,955.75 = 136,698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,412.27/346,955.75 = 136,698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,412.27x = 346,955.75 × 136,698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,412.27x = 47,428,375,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,375,695.62/251,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,647.82

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