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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,614.62, 347,233.47 and 138,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,614.62, 347,233.47 and 138,437.58 is: 191,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,614.62 : 347,233.47 = 138,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,614.62/347,233.47 = 138,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,614.62x = 347,233.47 × 138,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,614.62x = 48,070,161,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,161,281.80/251,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,046.77

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