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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,294.72, 346,793.28 and 138,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,294.72, 346,793.28 and 138,120.44 is: 190,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,294.72 : 346,793.28 = 138,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,294.72/346,793.28 = 138,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,294.72x = 346,793.28 × 138,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,294.72x = 47,899,240,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899,240,422.64/251,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,609.82

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