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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,014.23, 346,395.27 and 137,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,014.23, 346,395.27 and 137,836.17 is: 190,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,014.23 : 346,395.27 = 137,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,014.23/346,395.27 = 137,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,014.23x = 346,395.27 × 137,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,014.23x = 47,745,797,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,797,322.92/251,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,211.52

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