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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,396.28, 346,932.99 and 138,219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,396.28, 346,932.99 and 138,219.03 is: 190,745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,396.28 : 346,932.99 = 138,219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,396.28/346,932.99 = 138,219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,396.28x = 346,932.99 × 138,219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,396.28x = 47,952,741,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,741,352.80/251,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,745.63

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