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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,001, 346,383.81 and 137,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,001, 346,383.81 and 137,826.18 is: 190,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,001 : 346,383.81 = 137,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,001/346,383.81 = 137,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,001x = 346,383.81 × 137,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,001x = 47,740,757,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,757,346.15/251,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,201.46

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