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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,214.84, 346,676.40 and 138,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,214.84, 346,676.40 and 138,044.88 is: 190,501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,214.84 : 346,676.40 = 138,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,214.84/346,676.40 = 138,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,214.84x = 346,676.40 × 138,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,214.84x = 47,856,902,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856,902,036.83/251,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,501.89

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