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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,061.32, 346,467.35 and 137,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,061.32, 346,467.35 and 137,884.06 is: 190,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,061.32 : 346,467.35 = 137,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,061.32/346,467.35 = 137,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,061.32x = 346,467.35 × 137,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,061.32x = 47,772,324,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772,324,875.44/251,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,281.50

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