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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,341.36, 346,852.20 and 138,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,341.36, 346,852.20 and 138,171.40 is: 190,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,341.36 : 346,852.20 = 138,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,341.36/346,852.20 = 138,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,341.36x = 346,852.20 × 138,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,341.36x = 47,925,054,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925,054,067.08/251,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,677.15

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