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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,651.64, 347,279.25 and 138,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,651.64, 347,279.25 and 138,474.39 is: 191,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,651.64 : 347,279.25 = 138,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,651.64/347,279.25 = 138,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,651.64x = 347,279.25 × 138,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,651.64x = 48,089,284,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089,284,124.98/251,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,094.66

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