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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,230.38, 346,693.92 and 138,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,230.38, 346,693.92 and 138,050.70 is: 190,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,230.38 : 346,693.92 = 138,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,230.38/346,693.92 = 138,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,230.38x = 346,693.92 × 138,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,230.38x = 47,861,338,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,338,341.74/251,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,507.77

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