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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,338.08, 346,837.77 and 138,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,338.08, 346,837.77 and 138,160.02 is: 190,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,338.08 : 346,837.77 = 138,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,338.08/346,837.77 = 138,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,338.08x = 346,837.77 × 138,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,338.08x = 47,919,113,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919,113,239.96/251,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,656.00

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