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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,478.72, 347,047.20 and 138,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,478.72, 347,047.20 and 138,304.44 is: 190,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,478.72 : 347,047.20 = 138,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,478.72/347,047.20 = 138,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,478.72x = 347,047.20 × 138,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,478.72x = 47,998,168,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,168,649.57/251,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,863.74

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