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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,480.58, 347,036.28 and 138,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,480.58, 347,036.28 and 138,303.34 is: 190,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,480.58 : 347,036.28 = 138,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,480.58/347,036.28 = 138,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,480.58x = 347,036.28 × 138,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,480.58x = 47,996,276,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996,276,625.18/251,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,854.80

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