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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,338.83, 346,838.81 and 138,160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,338.83, 346,838.81 and 138,160.77 is: 190,657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,338.83 : 346,838.81 = 138,160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,338.83/346,838.81 = 138,160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,338.83x = 346,838.81 × 138,160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,338.83x = 47,919,516,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919,516,364.68/251,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,657.04

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