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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,346.58, 346,849.50 and 138,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,346.58, 346,849.50 and 138,168.52 is: 190,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,346.58 : 346,849.50 = 138,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,346.58/346,849.50 = 138,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,346.58x = 346,849.50 × 138,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,346.58x = 47,923,682,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923,682,077.74/251,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,667.73

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