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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,528.78, 347,102.48 and 138,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,528.78, 347,102.48 and 138,351.53 is: 190,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,528.78 : 347,102.48 = 138,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,528.78/347,102.48 = 138,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,528.78x = 347,102.48 × 138,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,528.78x = 48,022,158,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,158,483.04/251,528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,921.13

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