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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,461.40, 347,009.81 and 138,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,461.40, 347,009.81 and 138,284.15 is: 190,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,461.40 : 347,009.81 = 138,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,461.40/347,009.81 = 138,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,461.40x = 347,009.81 × 138,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,461.40x = 47,985,954,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985,954,191.04/251,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,828.31

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