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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,148.25, 346,584.72 and 137,978.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,148.25, 346,584.72 and 137,978.29 is: 190,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,148.25 : 346,584.72 = 137,978.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,148.25/346,584.72 = 137,978.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,148.25x = 346,584.72 × 137,978.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,148.25x = 47,821,167,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,821,167,005.73/251,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,410.11

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