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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,687.02, 347,327.88 and 138,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,687.02, 347,327.88 and 138,509.76 is: 191,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,687.02 : 347,327.88 = 138,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,687.02/347,327.88 = 138,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,687.02x = 347,327.88 × 138,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,687.02x = 48,108,301,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,301,300.11/251,687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,143.35

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