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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,421.30, 346,960.26 and 138,243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,421.30, 346,960.26 and 138,243.78 is: 190,775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,421.30 : 346,960.26 = 138,243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,421.30/346,960.26 = 138,243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,421.30x = 346,960.26 × 138,243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,421.30x = 47,965,097,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965,097,852.18/251,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,775.79

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