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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,413.83, 346,901.46 and 141,036.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,413.83, 346,901.46 and 141,036.15 is: 194,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,413.83 : 346,901.46 = 141,036.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,413.83/346,901.46 = 141,036.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,413.83x = 346,901.46 × 141,036.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,413.83x = 48,925,646,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,646,347.78/251,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,602.05

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