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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,223.60, 346,684.64 and 138,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,223.60, 346,684.64 and 138,043.92 is: 190,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,223.60 : 346,684.64 = 138,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,223.60/346,684.64 = 138,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,223.60x = 346,684.64 × 138,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,223.60x = 47,857,706,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857,706,019.17/251,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,498.45

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