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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,028.50, 346,421.76 and 137,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,028.50, 346,421.76 and 137,853.68 is: 190,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,028.50 : 346,421.76 = 137,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,028.50/346,421.76 = 137,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,028.50x = 346,421.76 × 137,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,028.50x = 47,755,514,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755,514,448.08/251,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,239.41

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