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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,512.94, 347,080.92 and 138,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,512.94, 347,080.92 and 138,335.78 is: 190,899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,512.94 : 347,080.92 = 138,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,512.94/347,080.92 = 138,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,512.94x = 347,080.92 × 138,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,512.94x = 48,013,709,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,709,791.32/251,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,899.56

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