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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,189.10, 346,637.07 and 138,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,189.10, 346,637.07 and 138,009.42 is: 190,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,189.10 : 346,637.07 = 138,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,189.10/346,637.07 = 138,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,189.10x = 346,637.07 × 138,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,189.10x = 47,839,180,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839,180,981.20/251,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,450.86

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