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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,341.08, 346,841.88 and 138,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,341.08, 346,841.88 and 138,163.02 is: 190,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,341.08 : 346,841.88 = 138,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,341.08/346,841.88 = 138,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,341.08x = 346,841.88 × 138,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,341.08x = 47,920,721,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920,721,603.28/251,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,660.12

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