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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,736.08, 347,382.96 and 138,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,736.08, 347,382.96 and 138,536.96 is: 191,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,736.08 : 347,382.96 = 138,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,736.08/347,382.96 = 138,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,736.08x = 347,382.96 × 138,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,736.08x = 48,125,379,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,379,234.20/251,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,173.94

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