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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,601.44, 347,202.07 and 136,877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,601.44, 347,202.07 and 136,877.15 is: 188,886.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,601.44 : 347,202.07 = 136,877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,601.44/347,202.07 = 136,877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,601.44x = 347,202.07 × 136,877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,601.44x = 47,524,030,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524,030,134.94/251,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,886.16

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