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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,662.59, 347,279.94 and 138,485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,662.59, 347,279.94 and 138,485.34 is: 191,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,662.59 : 347,279.94 = 138,485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,662.59/347,279.94 = 138,485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,662.59x = 347,279.94 × 138,485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,662.59x = 48,093,180,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093,180,566.08/251,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,101.83

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