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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,010, 346,396.23 and 137,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,010, 346,396.23 and 137,835.18 is: 190,213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,010 : 346,396.23 = 137,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,010/346,396.23 = 137,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,010x = 346,396.23 × 137,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,010x = 47,745,586,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,586,713.37/251,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,213.88

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