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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,246.10, 346,715.67 and 138,066.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,246.10, 346,715.67 and 138,066.42 is: 190,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,246.10 : 346,715.67 = 138,066.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,246.10/346,715.67 = 138,066.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,246.10x = 346,715.67 × 138,066.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,246.10x = 47,869,791,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869,791,314.80/251,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,529.49

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