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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,469.65, 347,021.19 and 138,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,469.65, 347,021.19 and 138,292.40 is: 190,839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,469.65 : 347,021.19 = 138,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,469.65/347,021.19 = 138,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,469.65x = 347,021.19 × 138,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,469.65x = 47,990,391,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990,391,480.85/251,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,839.70

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