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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,448.24, 346,999.28 and 136,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,448.24, 346,999.28 and 136,726.92 is: 188,683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,448.24 : 346,999.28 = 136,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,448.24/346,999.28 = 136,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,448.24x = 346,999.28 × 136,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,448.24x = 47,444,142,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,142,796.62/251,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,683.54

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