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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,588, 347,191.44 and 138,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,588, 347,191.44 and 138,408.32 is: 191,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,588 : 347,191.44 = 138,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,588/347,191.44 = 138,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,588x = 347,191.44 × 138,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,588x = 48,054,183,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054,183,928.78/251,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,003.48

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