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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,152, 346,589.90 and 137,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,152, 346,589.90 and 137,982.04 is: 190,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,152 : 346,589.90 = 137,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,152/346,589.90 = 137,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,152x = 346,589.90 × 137,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,152x = 47,823,181,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,181,445.40/251,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,415.29

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