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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,153.25, 346,591.62 and 137,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,153.25, 346,591.62 and 137,983.29 is: 190,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,153.25 : 346,591.62 = 137,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,153.25/346,591.62 = 137,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,153.25x = 346,591.62 × 137,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,153.25x = 47,823,852,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,852,014.03/251,153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,417.01

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