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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,029.50, 346,423.14 and 137,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,029.50, 346,423.14 and 137,854.68 is: 190,240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,029.50 : 346,423.14 = 137,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,029.50/346,423.14 = 137,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,029.50x = 346,423.14 × 137,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,029.50x = 47,756,051,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756,051,109.30/251,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,240.79

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