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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,293.86, 346,786.65 and 138,123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,293.86, 346,786.65 and 138,123.90 is: 190,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,293.86 : 346,786.65 = 138,123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,293.86/346,786.65 = 138,123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,293.86x = 346,786.65 × 138,123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,293.86x = 47,899,524,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899,524,565.94/251,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,611.60

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