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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,109.81, 346,533.93 and 137,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,109.81, 346,533.93 and 137,932.56 is: 190,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,109.81 : 346,533.93 = 137,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,109.81/346,533.93 = 137,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,109.81x = 346,533.93 × 137,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,109.81x = 47,798,312,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798,312,091.76/251,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,348.25

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