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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,152.50, 346,590.59 and 137,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,152.50, 346,590.59 and 137,982.54 is: 190,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,152.50 : 346,590.59 = 137,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,152.50/346,590.59 = 137,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,152.50x = 346,590.59 × 137,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,152.50x = 47,823,449,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,449,258.39/251,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,415.98

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