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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,019.24, 346,402.16 and 137,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,019.24, 346,402.16 and 137,841.18 is: 190,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,019.24 : 346,402.16 = 137,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,019.24/346,402.16 = 137,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,019.24x = 346,402.16 × 137,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,019.24x = 47,748,482,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,482,488.95/251,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,218.42

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