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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,710.50, 347,360.58 and 138,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,710.50, 347,360.58 and 138,530.82 is: 191,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,710.50 : 347,360.58 = 138,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,710.50/347,360.58 = 138,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,710.50x = 347,360.58 × 138,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,710.50x = 48,120,145,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120,145,983.08/251,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,172.58

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