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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,687.28, 347,328.20 and 138,510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,687.28, 347,328.20 and 138,510.04 is: 191,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,687.28 : 347,328.20 = 138,510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,687.28/347,328.20 = 138,510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,687.28x = 347,328.20 × 138,510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,687.28x = 48,108,442,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,442,875.13/251,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,143.72

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