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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,699.52, 347,338.08 and 138,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,699.52, 347,338.08 and 138,519.84 is: 191,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,699.52 : 347,338.08 = 138,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,699.52/347,338.08 = 138,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,699.52x = 347,338.08 × 138,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,699.52x = 48,113,215,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,113,215,267.51/251,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,153.39

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