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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,369.64, 346,881.24 and 138,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,369.64, 346,881.24 and 138,191.52 is: 190,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,369.64 : 346,881.24 = 138,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,369.64/346,881.24 = 138,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,369.64x = 346,881.24 × 138,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,369.64x = 47,936,045,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,936,045,815.08/251,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,699.43

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