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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,652.12, 347,279.94 and 138,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,652.12, 347,279.94 and 138,474.88 is: 191,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,652.12 : 347,279.94 = 138,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,652.12/347,279.94 = 138,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,652.12x = 347,279.94 × 138,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,652.12x = 48,089,548,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089,548,017.91/251,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,095.34

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