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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,002.97, 346,379.78 and 137,824.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,002.97, 346,379.78 and 137,824.91 is: 190,196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,002.97 : 346,379.78 = 137,824.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,002.97/346,379.78 = 137,824.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,002.97x = 346,379.78 × 137,824.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,002.97x = 47,739,759,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739,759,583.30/251,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,196.00

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