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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,396.57, 346,927.27 and 138,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,396.57, 346,927.27 and 138,219.32 is: 190,742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,396.57 : 346,927.27 = 138,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,396.57/346,927.27 = 138,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,396.57x = 346,927.27 × 138,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,396.57x = 47,952,049,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,049,268.67/251,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,742.66

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