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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,484.27, 347,042.03 and 136,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,484.27, 347,042.03 and 136,761.54 is: 188,727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,484.27 : 347,042.03 = 136,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,484.27/347,042.03 = 136,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,484.27x = 347,042.03 × 136,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,484.27x = 47,462,001,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462,001,783.72/251,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,727.52

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