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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,683.76, 347,322.84 and 138,506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,683.76, 347,322.84 and 138,506.42 is: 191,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,683.76 : 347,322.84 = 138,506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,683.76/347,322.84 = 138,506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,683.76x = 347,322.84 × 138,506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,683.76x = 48,106,443,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,106,443,152.63/251,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,138.45

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