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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,463.40, 347,012.56 and 138,286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,463.40, 347,012.56 and 138,286.14 is: 190,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,463.40 : 347,012.56 = 138,286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,463.40/347,012.56 = 138,286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,463.40x = 347,012.56 × 138,286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,463.40x = 47,987,027,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,027,453.92/251,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,831.06

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