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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,595.13, 347,201.27 and 138,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,595.13, 347,201.27 and 138,415.45 is: 191,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,595.13 : 347,201.27 = 138,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,595.13/347,201.27 = 138,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,595.13x = 347,201.27 × 138,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,595.13x = 48,058,018,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,058,018,637.65/251,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,013.31

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