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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,377.44, 346,907.04 and 138,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,377.44, 346,907.04 and 138,200.40 is: 190,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,377.44 : 346,907.04 = 138,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,377.44/346,907.04 = 138,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,377.44x = 346,907.04 × 138,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,377.44x = 47,942,691,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,691,690.82/251,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,719.95

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