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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,054.44, 346,457.86 and 137,877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,054.44, 346,457.86 and 137,877.19 is: 190,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,054.44 : 346,457.86 = 137,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,054.44/346,457.86 = 137,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,054.44x = 346,457.86 × 137,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,054.44x = 47,768,634,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768,634,979.38/251,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,272.02

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