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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,689.34, 347,331.33 and 138,512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,689.34, 347,331.33 and 138,512.09 is: 191,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,689.34 : 347,331.33 = 138,512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,689.34/347,331.33 = 138,512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,689.34x = 347,331.33 × 138,512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,689.34x = 48,109,586,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,109,586,704.12/251,689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,146.70

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