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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,571.42, 347,168.43 and 138,393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,571.42, 347,168.43 and 138,393.36 is: 190,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,571.42 : 347,168.43 = 138,393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,571.42/347,168.43 = 138,393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,571.42x = 347,168.43 × 138,393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,571.42x = 48,045,805,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,805,513.62/251,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,982.77

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