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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,293.72, 346,791.90 and 138,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,293.72, 346,791.90 and 138,119.44 is: 190,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,293.72 : 346,791.90 = 138,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,293.72/346,791.90 = 138,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,293.72x = 346,791.90 × 138,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,293.72x = 47,898,703,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,898,703,024.54/251,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,608.44

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