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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,682.02, 347,320.98 and 138,504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,682.02, 347,320.98 and 138,504.77 is: 191,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,682.02 : 347,320.98 = 138,504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,682.02/347,320.98 = 138,504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,682.02x = 347,320.98 × 138,504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,682.02x = 48,105,610,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,105,610,714.47/251,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,136.47

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