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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,284.36, 346,773.54 and 138,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,284.36, 346,773.54 and 138,114.40 is: 190,598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,284.36 : 346,773.54 = 138,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,284.36/346,773.54 = 138,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,284.36x = 346,773.54 × 138,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,284.36x = 47,894,419,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,894,419,412.98/251,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,598.49

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