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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,589.18, 347,192.55 and 138,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,589.18, 347,192.55 and 138,411.66 is: 191,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,589.18 : 347,192.55 = 138,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,589.18/347,192.55 = 138,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,589.18x = 347,192.55 × 138,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,589.18x = 48,055,497,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055,497,185.13/251,589.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,007.81

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