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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,593.68, 347,198.76 and 138,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,593.68, 347,198.76 and 138,416.16 is: 191,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,593.68 : 347,198.76 = 138,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,593.68/347,198.76 = 138,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,593.68x = 347,198.76 × 138,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,593.68x = 48,057,919,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057,919,115.96/251,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,014.02

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