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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,373.24, 346,903.98 and 138,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,373.24, 346,903.98 and 138,204.60 is: 190,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,373.24 : 346,903.98 = 138,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,373.24/346,903.98 = 138,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,373.24x = 346,903.98 × 138,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,373.24x = 47,943,725,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,725,794.31/251,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,727.25

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