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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,393.64, 346,914.36 and 138,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,393.64, 346,914.36 and 138,215.52 is: 190,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,393.64 : 346,914.36 = 138,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,393.64/346,914.36 = 138,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,393.64x = 346,914.36 × 138,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,393.64x = 47,948,948,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,948,948,662.87/251,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,732.54

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