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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,153.75, 346,592.31 and 137,983.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,153.75, 346,592.31 and 137,983.79 is: 190,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,153.75 : 346,592.31 = 137,983.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,153.75/346,592.31 = 137,983.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,153.75x = 346,592.31 × 137,983.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,153.75x = 47,824,120,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,120,518.65/251,153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,417.70

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