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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,050.58, 346,457.77 and 137,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,050.58, 346,457.77 and 137,873.33 is: 190,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,050.58 : 346,457.77 = 137,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,050.58/346,457.77 = 137,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,050.58x = 346,457.77 × 137,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,050.58x = 47,767,284,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767,284,721.99/251,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,269.57

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