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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,680.76, 347,319.26 and 138,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,680.76, 347,319.26 and 138,503.52 is: 191,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,680.76 : 347,319.26 = 138,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,680.76/347,319.26 = 138,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,680.76x = 347,319.26 × 138,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,680.76x = 48,104,940,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,940,073.80/251,680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,134.75

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