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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,342.83, 346,844.32 and 138,164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,342.83, 346,844.32 and 138,164.77 is: 190,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,342.83 : 346,844.32 = 138,164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,342.83/346,844.32 = 138,164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,342.83x = 346,844.32 × 138,164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,342.83x = 47,921,665,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921,665,698.61/251,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,662.55

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