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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,115.31, 346,541.52 and 137,938.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,115.31, 346,541.52 and 137,938.06 is: 190,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,115.31 : 346,541.52 = 137,938.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,115.31/346,541.52 = 137,938.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,115.31x = 346,541.52 × 137,938.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,115.31x = 47,801,264,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,801,264,978.25/251,115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,355.84

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