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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,790.84, 347,471.10 and 138,613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,790.84, 347,471.10 and 138,613.68 is: 191,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,790.84 : 347,471.10 = 138,613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,790.84/347,471.10 = 138,613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,790.84x = 347,471.10 × 138,613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,790.84x = 48,164,247,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,247,864.65/251,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,286.74

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