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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,247.39, 346,721.40 and 138,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,247.39, 346,721.40 and 138,070.14 is: 190,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,247.39 : 346,721.40 = 138,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,247.39/346,721.40 = 138,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,247.39x = 346,721.40 × 138,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,247.39x = 47,871,872,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,872,239.00/251,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,536.79

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