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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,060.82, 346,466.66 and 137,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,060.82, 346,466.66 and 137,883.56 is: 190,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,060.82 : 346,466.66 = 137,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,060.82/346,466.66 = 137,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,060.82x = 346,466.66 × 137,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,060.82x = 47,772,056,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772,056,502.11/251,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,280.81

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