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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,584.02, 347,192.46 and 136,869.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,584.02, 347,192.46 and 136,869.81 is: 188,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,584.02 : 347,192.46 = 136,869.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,584.02/347,192.46 = 136,869.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,584.02x = 347,192.46 × 136,869.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,584.02x = 47,520,166,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,166,033.63/251,584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,883.88

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