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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,680.69, 347,319.41 and 138,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,680.69, 347,319.41 and 138,503.44 is: 191,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,680.69 : 347,319.41 = 138,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,680.69/347,319.41 = 138,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,680.69x = 347,319.41 × 138,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,680.69x = 48,104,933,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,933,063.77/251,680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,134.78

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