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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,680.30, 347,326.12 and 136,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,680.30, 347,326.12 and 136,966.34 is: 189,017.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,680.30 : 347,326.12 = 136,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,680.30/347,326.12 = 136,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,680.30x = 347,326.12 × 136,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,680.30x = 47,571,987,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,987,442.80/251,680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,017.53

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