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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,629.19, 347,248.29 and 136,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,629.19, 347,248.29 and 136,907.89 is: 188,932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,629.19 : 347,248.29 = 136,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,629.19/347,248.29 = 136,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,629.19x = 347,248.29 × 136,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,629.19x = 47,541,028,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,028,269.23/251,629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,932.88

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