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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,577.08, 347,177.90 and 136,856.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,577.08, 347,177.90 and 136,856.78 is: 188,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,577.08 : 347,177.90 = 136,856.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,577.08/347,177.90 = 136,856.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,577.08x = 347,177.90 × 136,856.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,577.08x = 47,513,647,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,513,647,060.99/251,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,863.18

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