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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,331.12, 346,832.96 and 138,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,331.12, 346,832.96 and 138,151.44 is: 190,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,331.12 : 346,832.96 = 138,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,331.12/346,832.96 = 138,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,331.12x = 346,832.96 × 138,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,331.12x = 47,915,472,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915,472,863.46/251,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,646.80

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