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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,609.78, 347,214.39 and 138,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,609.78, 347,214.39 and 138,432.54 is: 191,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,609.78 : 347,214.39 = 138,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,609.78/347,214.39 = 138,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,609.78x = 347,214.39 × 138,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,609.78x = 48,065,769,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,065,769,932.25/251,609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,033.00

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