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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,523.72, 347,109.30 and 138,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,523.72, 347,109.30 and 138,349.44 is: 190,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,523.72 : 347,109.30 = 138,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,523.72/347,109.30 = 138,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,523.72x = 347,109.30 × 138,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,523.72x = 48,022,377,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,377,273.79/251,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,925.84

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