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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,047.89, 346,448.54 and 137,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,047.89, 346,448.54 and 137,870.64 is: 190,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,047.89 : 346,448.54 = 137,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,047.89/346,448.54 = 137,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,047.89x = 346,448.54 × 137,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,047.89x = 47,765,082,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765,082,281.54/251,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,262.83

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