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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,587.52, 347,197.32 and 136,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,587.52, 347,197.32 and 136,873.28 is: 188,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,587.52 : 347,197.32 = 136,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,587.52/347,197.32 = 136,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,587.52x = 347,197.32 × 136,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,587.52x = 47,522,035,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,522,035,995.61/251,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,888.69

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