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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.31, 346,540.14 and 137,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.31, 346,540.14 and 137,937.06 is: 190,354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.31 : 346,540.14 = 137,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.31/346,540.14 = 137,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.31x = 346,540.14 × 137,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.31x = 47,800,728,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800,728,083.59/251,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,354.46

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