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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,628.75, 347,247.68 and 138,449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,628.75, 347,247.68 and 138,449.07 is: 191,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,628.75 : 347,247.68 = 138,449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,628.75/347,247.68 = 138,449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,628.75x = 347,247.68 × 138,449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,628.75x = 48,076,117,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,076,117,663.41/251,628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,059.72

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