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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,454.12, 347,015.94 and 138,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,454.12, 347,015.94 and 138,287.40 is: 190,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,454.12 : 347,015.94 = 138,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,454.12/347,015.94 = 138,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,454.12x = 347,015.94 × 138,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,454.12x = 47,987,932,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,932,101.16/251,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,841.70

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