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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,548.99, 347,145.39 and 136,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,548.99, 347,145.39 and 136,835.98 is: 188,837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,548.99 : 347,145.39 = 136,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,548.99/347,145.39 = 136,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,548.99x = 347,145.39 × 136,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,548.99x = 47,501,978,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,501,978,775.27/251,548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,837.89

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