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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,342.58, 346,843.98 and 138,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,342.58, 346,843.98 and 138,164.52 is: 190,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,342.58 : 346,843.98 = 138,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,342.58/346,843.98 = 138,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,342.58x = 346,843.98 × 138,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,342.58x = 47,921,532,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921,532,011.59/251,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,662.21

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