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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,607.12, 347,223.12 and 138,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,607.12, 347,223.12 and 138,430.08 is: 191,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,607.12 : 347,223.12 = 138,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,607.12/347,223.12 = 138,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,607.12x = 347,223.12 × 138,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,607.12x = 48,066,124,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066,124,279.45/251,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,036.42

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