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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,473.64, 347,026.70 and 138,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,473.64, 347,026.70 and 138,296.40 is: 190,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,473.64 : 347,026.70 = 138,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,473.64/347,026.70 = 138,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,473.64x = 347,026.70 × 138,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,473.64x = 47,992,543,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992,543,313.88/251,473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,845.22

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