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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,255, 346,732.08 and 138,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,255, 346,732.08 and 138,078.56 is: 190,548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,255 : 346,732.08 = 138,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,255/346,732.08 = 138,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,255x = 346,732.08 × 138,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,255x = 47,876,266,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,876,266,312.20/251,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,548.51

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