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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,559.70, 347,157.78 and 138,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,559.70, 347,157.78 and 138,382.44 is: 190,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,559.70 : 347,157.78 = 138,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,559.70/347,157.78 = 138,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,559.70x = 347,157.78 × 138,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,559.70x = 48,040,540,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,040,540,661.38/251,559.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,970.73

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