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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,477.52, 347,041.43 and 136,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,477.52, 347,041.43 and 136,758.62 is: 188,728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,477.52 : 347,041.43 = 136,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,477.52/347,041.43 = 136,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,477.52x = 347,041.43 × 136,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,477.52x = 47,460,908,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460,908,909.83/251,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,728.24

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