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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.39, 346,450.62 and 137,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.39, 346,450.62 and 137,872.14 is: 190,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.39 : 346,450.62 = 137,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.39/346,450.62 = 137,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.39x = 346,450.62 × 137,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.39x = 47,765,888,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765,888,383.73/251,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,264.91

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