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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,164.32, 346,614.72 and 137,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,164.32, 346,614.72 and 137,989.44 is: 190,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,164.32 : 346,614.72 = 137,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,164.32/346,614.72 = 137,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,164.32x = 346,614.72 × 137,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,164.32x = 47,829,171,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,829,171,108.56/251,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,429.80

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