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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,676.69, 347,313.89 and 138,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,676.69, 347,313.89 and 138,499.44 is: 191,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,676.69 : 347,313.89 = 138,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,676.69/347,313.89 = 138,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,676.69x = 347,313.89 × 138,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,676.69x = 48,102,778,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,778,576.72/251,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,129.26

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