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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,560.70, 347,159.16 and 138,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,560.70, 347,159.16 and 138,383.44 is: 190,972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,560.70 : 347,159.16 = 138,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,560.70/347,159.16 = 138,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,560.70x = 347,159.16 × 138,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,560.70x = 48,041,078,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041,078,788.31/251,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,972.11

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