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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,019.75, 346,409.69 and 137,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,019.75, 346,409.69 and 137,844.93 is: 190,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,019.75 : 346,409.69 = 137,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,019.75/346,409.69 = 137,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,019.75x = 346,409.69 × 137,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,019.75x = 47,750,819,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750,819,469.37/251,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,227.34

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