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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,340.14, 346,840.62 and 138,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,340.14, 346,840.62 and 138,162.08 is: 190,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,340.14 : 346,840.62 = 138,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,340.14/346,840.62 = 138,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,340.14x = 346,840.62 × 138,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,340.14x = 47,920,221,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920,221,836.68/251,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,658.85

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