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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,237.19, 346,710.06 and 138,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,237.19, 346,710.06 and 138,059.94 is: 190,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,237.19 : 346,710.06 = 138,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,237.19/346,710.06 = 138,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,237.19x = 346,710.06 × 138,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,237.19x = 47,866,770,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866,770,081.00/251,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,524.22

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