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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,024, 346,408.72 and 137,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,024, 346,408.72 and 137,845.96 is: 190,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,024 : 346,408.72 = 137,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,024/346,408.72 = 137,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,024x = 346,408.72 × 137,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,024x = 47,751,042,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751,042,560.77/251,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,225.01

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