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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,376.02, 346,890.04 and 138,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,376.02, 346,890.04 and 138,197.90 is: 190,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,376.02 : 346,890.04 = 138,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,376.02/346,890.04 = 138,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,376.02x = 346,890.04 × 138,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,376.02x = 47,939,472,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,472,978.97/251,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,708.22

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