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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,422.30, 346,961.64 and 138,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,422.30, 346,961.64 and 138,244.78 is: 190,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,422.30 : 346,961.64 = 138,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,422.30/346,961.64 = 138,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,422.30x = 346,961.64 × 138,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,422.30x = 47,965,635,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965,635,590.24/251,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,777.17

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