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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,676.77, 347,313.74 and 138,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,676.77, 347,313.74 and 138,499.52 is: 191,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,676.77 : 347,313.74 = 138,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,676.77/347,313.74 = 138,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,676.77x = 347,313.74 × 138,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,676.77x = 48,102,783,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,783,850.34/251,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,129.22

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