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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,633.52, 347,260.77 and 136,919.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,633.52, 347,260.77 and 136,919.43 is: 188,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,633.52 : 347,260.77 = 136,919.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,633.52/347,260.77 = 136,919.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,633.52x = 347,260.77 × 136,919.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,633.52x = 47,546,746,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,746,689.76/251,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,952.36

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