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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,147.25, 346,583.34 and 137,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,147.25, 346,583.34 and 137,977.29 is: 190,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,147.25 : 346,583.34 = 137,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,147.25/346,583.34 = 137,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,147.25x = 346,583.34 × 137,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,147.25x = 47,820,630,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,820,630,012.35/251,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,408.73

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