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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,639.90, 347,256.68 and 136,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,639.90, 347,256.68 and 136,913.66 is: 188,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,639.90 : 347,256.68 = 136,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,639.90/347,256.68 = 136,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,639.90x = 347,256.68 × 136,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,639.90x = 47,544,183,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544,183,018.25/251,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,937.38

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