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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,674.84, 347,302.74 and 138,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,674.84, 347,302.74 and 138,497.32 is: 191,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,674.84 : 347,302.74 = 138,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,674.84/347,302.74 = 138,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,674.84x = 347,302.74 × 138,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,674.84x = 48,100,498,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,100,498,718.66/251,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,121.60

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