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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,344.36, 346,856.36 and 138,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,344.36, 346,856.36 and 138,174.40 is: 190,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,344.36 : 346,856.36 = 138,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,344.36/346,856.36 = 138,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,344.36x = 346,856.36 × 138,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,344.36x = 47,926,669,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,926,669,429.18/251,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,681.30

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