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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,010.76, 346,397.26 and 137,835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,010.76, 346,397.26 and 137,835.94 is: 190,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,010.76 : 346,397.26 = 137,835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,010.76/346,397.26 = 137,835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,010.76x = 346,397.26 × 137,835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,010.76x = 47,745,991,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,991,945.52/251,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,214.92

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