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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,050.37, 346,449.10 and 137,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,050.37, 346,449.10 and 137,873.12 is: 190,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,050.37 : 346,449.10 = 137,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,050.37/346,449.10 = 137,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,050.37x = 346,449.10 × 137,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,050.37x = 47,766,018,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766,018,338.19/251,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,264.68

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