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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,065.98, 346,450.50 and 137,888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,065.98, 346,450.50 and 137,888.64 is: 190,275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,065.98 : 346,450.50 = 137,888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,065.98/346,450.50 = 137,888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,065.98x = 346,450.50 × 137,888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,065.98x = 47,771,588,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,588,272.32/251,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,275.04

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