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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,237.28, 346,700.58 and 138,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,237.28, 346,700.58 and 138,060.02 is: 190,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,237.28 : 346,700.58 = 138,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,237.28/346,700.58 = 138,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,237.28x = 346,700.58 × 138,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,237.28x = 47,865,489,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865,489,008.81/251,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,519.05

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