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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,403.83, 346,924.45 and 138,204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,403.83, 346,924.45 and 138,204.71 is: 190,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,403.83 : 346,924.45 = 138,204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,403.83/346,924.45 = 138,204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,403.83x = 346,924.45 × 138,204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,403.83x = 47,946,593,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,946,593,004.16/251,403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,715.44

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