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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,206.24, 346,664.88 and 138,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,206.24, 346,664.88 and 138,035.68 is: 190,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,206.24 : 346,664.88 = 138,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,206.24/346,664.88 = 138,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,206.24x = 346,664.88 × 138,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,206.24x = 47,852,122,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,852,122,442.92/251,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,489.39

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