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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,476.02, 347,029.97 and 138,298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,476.02, 347,029.97 and 138,298.77 is: 190,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,476.02 : 347,029.97 = 138,298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,476.02/347,029.97 = 138,298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,476.02x = 347,029.97 × 138,298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,476.02x = 47,993,817,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993,817,312.64/251,476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,848.48

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