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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,700.52, 347,339.46 and 138,520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,700.52, 347,339.46 and 138,520.84 is: 191,154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,700.52 : 347,339.46 = 138,520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,700.52/347,339.46 = 138,520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,700.52x = 347,339.46 × 138,520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,700.52x = 48,113,753,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,113,753,764.35/251,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,154.77

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