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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,553.69, 347,149.53 and 138,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,553.69, 347,149.53 and 138,376.44 is: 190,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,553.69 : 347,149.53 = 138,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,553.69/347,149.53 = 138,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,553.69x = 347,149.53 × 138,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,553.69x = 48,037,316,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,316,109.07/251,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,962.48

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