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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,231.10, 346,694.97 and 138,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,231.10, 346,694.97 and 138,051.42 is: 190,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,231.10 : 346,694.97 = 138,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,231.10/346,694.97 = 138,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,231.10x = 346,694.97 × 138,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,231.10x = 47,861,732,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,732,915.36/251,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,508.79

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