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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,640.63, 347,266.49 and 138,465.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,640.63, 347,266.49 and 138,465.81 is: 191,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,640.63 : 347,266.49 = 138,465.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,640.63/347,266.49 = 138,465.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,640.63x = 347,266.49 × 138,465.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,640.63x = 48,084,534,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,084,534,433.54/251,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,084.15

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