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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,424.36, 346,966.92 and 138,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,424.36, 346,966.92 and 138,254.40 is: 190,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,424.36 : 346,966.92 = 138,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,424.36/346,966.92 = 138,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,424.36x = 346,966.92 × 138,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,424.36x = 47,969,703,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,969,703,344.45/251,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,791.79

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