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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,617.38, 347,231.98 and 138,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,617.38, 347,231.98 and 138,440.13 is: 191,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,617.38 : 347,231.98 = 138,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,617.38/347,231.98 = 138,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,617.38x = 347,231.98 × 138,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,617.38x = 48,070,840,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,840,451.36/251,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,047.38

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