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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,277.40, 346,750.02 and 138,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,277.40, 346,750.02 and 138,104.20 is: 190,576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,277.40 : 346,750.02 = 138,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,277.40/346,750.02 = 138,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,277.40x = 346,750.02 × 138,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,277.40x = 47,887,634,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887,634,112.08/251,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,576.77

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