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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,002.75, 346,386.23 and 137,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,002.75, 346,386.23 and 137,827.93 is: 190,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,002.75 : 346,386.23 = 137,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,002.75/346,386.23 = 137,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,002.75x = 346,386.23 × 137,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,002.75x = 47,741,696,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741,696,372.26/251,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,203.88

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