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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,671.44, 347,309.04 and 138,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,671.44, 347,309.04 and 138,496.80 is: 191,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,671.44 : 347,309.04 = 138,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,671.44/347,309.04 = 138,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,671.44x = 347,309.04 × 138,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,671.44x = 48,101,190,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,190,651.07/251,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,126.93

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