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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,341.83, 346,842.94 and 138,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,341.83, 346,842.94 and 138,163.77 is: 190,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,341.83 : 346,842.94 = 138,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,341.83/346,842.94 = 138,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,341.83x = 346,842.94 × 138,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,341.83x = 47,921,128,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921,128,188.28/251,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,661.17

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