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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,189.84, 346,629.48 and 138,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,189.84, 346,629.48 and 138,014.48 is: 190,453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,189.84 : 346,629.48 = 138,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,189.84/346,629.48 = 138,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,189.84x = 346,629.48 × 138,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,189.84x = 47,839,887,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839,887,434.87/251,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,453.11

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