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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,529.03, 347,102.82 and 138,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,529.03, 347,102.82 and 138,351.78 is: 190,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,529.03 : 347,102.82 = 138,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,529.03/347,102.82 = 138,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,529.03x = 347,102.82 × 138,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,529.03x = 48,022,292,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,292,990.02/251,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,921.47

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