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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,228.44, 346,691.28 and 138,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,228.44, 346,691.28 and 138,048.76 is: 190,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,228.44 : 346,691.28 = 138,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,228.44/346,691.28 = 138,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,228.44x = 346,691.28 × 138,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,228.44x = 47,860,301,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,860,301,306.81/251,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,505.11

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