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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,191, 346,646.10 and 138,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,191, 346,646.10 and 138,016.18 is: 190,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,191 : 346,646.10 = 138,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,191/346,646.10 = 138,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,191x = 346,646.10 × 138,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,191x = 47,842,770,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,842,770,533.90/251,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,463.71

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