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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,440.20, 346,987.46 and 138,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,440.20, 346,987.46 and 138,262.92 is: 190,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,440.20 : 346,987.46 = 138,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,440.20/346,987.46 = 138,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,440.20x = 346,987.46 × 138,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,440.20x = 47,975,499,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975,499,422.98/251,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,802.82

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