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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,645.48, 347,260.31 and 136,924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,645.48, 347,260.31 and 136,924.57 is: 188,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,645.48 : 347,260.31 = 136,924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,645.48/347,260.31 = 136,924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,645.48x = 347,260.31 × 136,924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,645.48x = 47,548,468,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,548,468,887.74/251,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,950.22

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