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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,695.11, 347,346.23 and 136,974.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,695.11, 347,346.23 and 136,974.81 is: 189,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,695.11 : 347,346.23 = 136,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,695.11/347,346.23 = 136,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,695.11x = 347,346.23 × 136,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,695.11x = 47,577,683,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,577,683,173.59/251,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,029.03

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