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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,604.52, 347,214.22 and 138,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,604.52, 347,214.22 and 138,424.84 is: 191,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,604.52 : 347,214.22 = 138,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,604.52/347,214.22 = 138,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,604.52x = 347,214.22 × 138,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,604.52x = 48,063,072,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,063,072,849.22/251,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,026.27

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