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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,290.32, 346,783.32 and 138,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,290.32, 346,783.32 and 138,116.40 is: 190,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,290.32 : 346,783.32 = 138,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,290.32/346,783.32 = 138,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,290.32x = 346,783.32 × 138,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,290.32x = 47,896,463,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,896,463,738.45/251,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,602.10

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