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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,504.39, 347,077.51 and 136,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,504.39, 347,077.51 and 136,784.40 is: 188,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,504.39 : 347,077.51 = 136,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,504.39/347,077.51 = 136,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,504.39x = 347,077.51 × 136,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,504.39x = 47,474,787,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474,787,315.34/251,504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,763.25

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