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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,329.96, 346,830.42 and 138,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,329.96, 346,830.42 and 138,154.60 is: 190,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,329.96 : 346,830.42 = 138,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,329.96/346,830.42 = 138,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,329.96x = 346,830.42 × 138,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,329.96x = 47,916,217,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916,217,942.93/251,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,650.64

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