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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,386.58, 346,863.74 and 141,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,386.58, 346,863.74 and 141,008.78 is: 194,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,386.58 : 346,863.74 = 141,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,386.58/346,863.74 = 141,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,386.58x = 346,863.74 × 141,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,386.58x = 48,910,832,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910,832,803.64/251,386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,564.22

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