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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,603.52, 347,212.84 and 138,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,603.52, 347,212.84 and 138,423.84 is: 191,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,603.52 : 347,212.84 = 138,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,603.52/347,212.84 = 138,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,603.52x = 347,212.84 × 138,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,603.52x = 48,062,534,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062,534,610.11/251,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,024.89

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