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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,211.92, 346,665.48 and 138,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,211.92, 346,665.48 and 138,034.64 is: 190,483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,211.92 : 346,665.48 = 138,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,211.92/346,665.48 = 138,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,211.92x = 346,665.48 × 138,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,211.92x = 47,851,844,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851,844,732.23/251,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,483.97

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