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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,675.61, 347,307.85 and 136,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,675.61, 347,307.85 and 136,950.34 is: 188,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,675.61 : 347,307.85 = 136,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,675.61/347,307.85 = 136,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,675.61x = 347,307.85 × 136,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,675.61x = 47,563,928,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,928,142.17/251,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,989.02

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