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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,633.92, 347,254.76 and 138,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,633.92, 347,254.76 and 138,456.68 is: 191,070.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,633.92 : 347,254.76 = 138,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,633.92/347,254.76 = 138,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,633.92x = 347,254.76 × 138,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,633.92x = 48,079,741,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079,741,183.80/251,633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,070.19

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