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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,577.56, 347,183.35 and 136,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,577.56, 347,183.35 and 136,862.66 is: 188,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,577.56 : 347,183.35 = 136,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,577.56/347,183.35 = 136,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,577.56x = 347,183.35 × 136,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,577.56x = 47,516,437,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516,437,314.51/251,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,873.91

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