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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,344.58, 346,846.74 and 138,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,344.58, 346,846.74 and 138,166.52 is: 190,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,344.58 : 346,846.74 = 138,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,344.58/346,846.74 = 138,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,344.58x = 346,846.74 × 138,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,344.58x = 47,922,607,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922,607,039.14/251,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,664.97

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