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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,617.12, 347,236.92 and 138,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,617.12, 347,236.92 and 138,440.08 is: 191,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,617.12 : 347,236.92 = 138,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,617.12/347,236.92 = 138,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,617.12x = 347,236.92 × 138,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,617.12x = 48,071,506,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071,506,983.75/251,617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,050.22

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