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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,424.32, 346,966.98 and 136,704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,424.32, 346,966.98 and 136,704.09 is: 188,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,424.32 : 346,966.98 = 136,704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,424.32/346,966.98 = 136,704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,424.32x = 346,966.98 × 136,704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,424.32x = 47,431,804,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,804,097.74/251,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,652.41

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