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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,196.84, 346,651.56 and 138,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,196.84, 346,651.56 and 138,026.88 is: 190,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,196.84 : 346,651.56 = 138,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,196.84/346,651.56 = 138,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,196.84x = 346,651.56 × 138,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,196.84x = 47,847,233,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,233,273.93/251,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,477.05

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