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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,339.83, 346,840.18 and 138,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,339.83, 346,840.18 and 138,161.77 is: 190,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,339.83 : 346,840.18 = 138,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,339.83/346,840.18 = 138,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,339.83x = 346,840.18 × 138,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,339.83x = 47,920,053,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920,053,175.92/251,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,658.41

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