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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,515.17, 347,093.33 and 136,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,515.17, 347,093.33 and 136,794.96 is: 188,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,515.17 : 347,093.33 = 136,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,515.17/347,093.33 = 136,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,515.17x = 347,093.33 × 136,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,515.17x = 47,480,617,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,480,617,509.64/251,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,778.34

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