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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,073.27, 346,481.10 and 137,896.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,073.27, 346,481.10 and 137,896.02 is: 190,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,073.27 : 346,481.10 = 137,896.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,073.27/346,481.10 = 137,896.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,073.27x = 346,481.10 × 137,896.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,073.27x = 47,778,364,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,364,695.22/251,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,296.50

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