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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,532.78, 347,108 and 138,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,532.78, 347,108 and 138,355.54 is: 190,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,532.78 : 347,108 = 138,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,532.78/347,108 = 138,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,532.78x = 347,108 × 138,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,532.78x = 48,024,314,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,024,314,778.32/251,532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,926.66

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