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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,647.50, 347,275.98 and 138,472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,647.50, 347,275.98 and 138,472.68 is: 191,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,647.50 : 347,275.98 = 138,472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,647.50/347,275.98 = 138,472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,647.50x = 347,275.98 × 138,472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,647.50x = 48,088,235,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088,235,650.23/251,647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,093.64

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