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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,573.12, 347,171.76 and 136,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,573.12, 347,171.76 and 136,851.68 is: 188,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,573.12 : 347,171.76 = 136,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,573.12/347,171.76 = 136,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,573.12x = 347,171.76 × 136,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,573.12x = 47,511,038,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511,038,604.56/251,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,855.78

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