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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,066.36, 346,488.54 and 137,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,066.36, 346,488.54 and 137,890.28 is: 190,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,066.36 : 346,488.54 = 137,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,066.36/346,488.54 = 137,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,066.36x = 346,488.54 × 137,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,066.36x = 47,777,401,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,777,401,797.39/251,066.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,297.90

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