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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,390.64, 346,910.22 and 138,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,390.64, 346,910.22 and 138,212.52 is: 190,728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,390.64 : 346,910.22 = 138,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,390.64/346,910.22 = 138,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,390.64x = 346,910.22 × 138,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,390.64x = 47,947,335,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,335,719.95/251,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,728.40

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