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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,052.89, 346,460.96 and 137,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,052.89, 346,460.96 and 137,875.64 is: 190,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,052.89 : 346,460.96 = 137,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,052.89/346,460.96 = 137,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,052.89x = 346,460.96 × 137,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,052.89x = 47,768,525,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768,525,207.40/251,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,272.76

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