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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,750.66, 347,415.72 and 138,573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,750.66, 347,415.72 and 138,573.41 is: 191,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,750.66 : 347,415.72 = 138,573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,750.66/347,415.72 = 138,573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,750.66x = 347,415.72 × 138,573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,750.66x = 48,142,579,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142,579,270.93/251,750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,231.20

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