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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,226.96, 346,699.56 and 138,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,226.96, 346,699.56 and 138,052.56 is: 190,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,226.96 : 346,699.56 = 138,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,226.96/346,699.56 = 138,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,226.96x = 346,699.56 × 138,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,226.96x = 47,862,761,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862,761,808.87/251,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,516.03

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