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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,481.60, 347,047.06 and 136,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,481.60, 347,047.06 and 136,762.71 is: 188,733.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,481.60 : 347,047.06 = 136,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,481.60/347,047.06 = 136,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,481.60x = 347,047.06 × 136,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,481.60x = 47,463,096,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,463,096,423.13/251,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,733.87

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