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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,680.78, 347,319.52 and 138,503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,680.78, 347,319.52 and 138,503.53 is: 191,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,680.78 : 347,319.52 = 138,503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,680.78/347,319.52 = 138,503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,680.78x = 347,319.52 × 138,503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,680.78x = 48,104,977,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104,977,128.79/251,680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,134.89

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