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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,057.43, 346,461.99 and 137,880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,057.43, 346,461.99 and 137,880.18 is: 190,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,057.43 : 346,461.99 = 137,880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,057.43/346,461.99 = 137,880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,057.43x = 346,461.99 × 137,880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,057.43x = 47,770,241,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770,241,544.36/251,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,276.15

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