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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,392.36, 346,922.76 and 138,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,392.36, 346,922.76 and 138,222.40 is: 190,747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,392.36 : 346,922.76 = 138,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,392.36/346,922.76 = 138,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,392.36x = 346,922.76 × 138,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,392.36x = 47,952,496,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,496,501.82/251,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,747.63

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