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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,220.08, 346,670.88 and 138,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,220.08, 346,670.88 and 138,020.96 is: 190,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,220.08 : 346,670.88 = 138,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,220.08/346,670.88 = 138,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,220.08x = 346,670.88 × 138,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,220.08x = 47,847,847,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,847,661.64/251,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,461.88

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