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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,710.44, 347,362.86 and 138,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,710.44, 347,362.86 and 138,535.80 is: 191,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,710.44 : 347,362.86 = 138,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,710.44/347,362.86 = 138,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,710.44x = 347,362.86 × 138,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,710.44x = 48,122,191,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,191,700.39/251,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,180.75

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