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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,375.64, 346,889.52 and 138,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,375.64, 346,889.52 and 138,197.52 is: 190,707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,375.64 : 346,889.52 = 138,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,375.64/346,889.52 = 138,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,375.64x = 346,889.52 × 138,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,375.64x = 47,939,271,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,271,377.99/251,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,707.70

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