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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,583.52, 347,191.77 and 136,869.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,583.52, 347,191.77 and 136,869.31 is: 188,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,583.52 : 347,191.77 = 136,869.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,583.52/347,191.77 = 136,869.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,583.52x = 347,191.77 × 136,869.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,583.52x = 47,519,897,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,519,897,997.58/251,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.19

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