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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,757.44, 347,425.44 and 138,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,757.44, 347,425.44 and 138,582.08 is: 191,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,757.44 : 347,425.44 = 138,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,757.44/347,425.44 = 138,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,757.44x = 347,425.44 × 138,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,757.44x = 48,146,940,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146,940,120.12/251,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,243.37

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