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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,218.35, 346,677.44 and 138,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,218.35, 346,677.44 and 138,038.67 is: 190,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,218.35 : 346,677.44 = 138,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,218.35/346,677.44 = 138,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,218.35x = 346,677.44 × 138,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,218.35x = 47,854,892,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854,892,046.41/251,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,491.23

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