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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,383.36, 346,910.34 and 138,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,383.36, 346,910.34 and 138,213.40 is: 190,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,383.36 : 346,910.34 = 138,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,383.36/346,910.34 = 138,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,383.36x = 346,910.34 × 138,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,383.36x = 47,947,657,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,657,586.56/251,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,735.21

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