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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,668.30, 347,302.02 and 138,491.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,668.30, 347,302.02 and 138,491.05 is: 191,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,668.30 : 347,302.02 = 138,491.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,668.30/347,302.02 = 138,491.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,668.30x = 347,302.02 × 138,491.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,668.30x = 48,098,221,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,098,221,416.92/251,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,117.52

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