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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,463.65, 347,012.91 and 138,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,463.65, 347,012.91 and 138,286.40 is: 190,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,463.65 : 347,012.91 = 138,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,463.65/347,012.91 = 138,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,463.65x = 347,012.91 × 138,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,463.65x = 47,987,164,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,164,342.36/251,463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,831.42

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