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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,248.39, 346,722.78 and 138,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,248.39, 346,722.78 and 138,071.14 is: 190,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,248.39 : 346,722.78 = 138,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,248.39/346,722.78 = 138,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,248.39x = 346,722.78 × 138,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,248.39x = 47,872,409,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,872,409,498.57/251,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,538.17

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