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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,335.08, 346,833.63 and 138,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,335.08, 346,833.63 and 138,157.02 is: 190,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,335.08 : 346,833.63 = 138,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,335.08/346,833.63 = 138,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,335.08x = 346,833.63 × 138,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,335.08x = 47,917,500,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917,500,756.58/251,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,651.86

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