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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,226.38, 346,688.40 and 138,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,226.38, 346,688.40 and 138,046.70 is: 190,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,226.38 : 346,688.40 = 138,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,226.38/346,688.40 = 138,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,226.38x = 346,688.40 × 138,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,226.38x = 47,859,189,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,189,548.28/251,226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,502.25

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