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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,432.66, 346,977.05 and 138,255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,432.66, 346,977.05 and 138,255.41 is: 190,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,432.66 : 346,977.05 = 138,255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,432.66/346,977.05 = 138,255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,432.66x = 346,977.05 × 138,255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,432.66x = 47,971,453,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971,453,310.45/251,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,792.45

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