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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,676.62, 347,313.80 and 138,499.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,676.62, 347,313.80 and 138,499.37 is: 191,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,676.62 : 347,313.80 = 138,499.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,676.62/347,313.80 = 138,499.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,676.62x = 347,313.80 × 138,499.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,676.62x = 48,102,742,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,742,492.31/251,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,129.17

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