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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,794.81, 347,478.15 and 138,617.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,794.81, 347,478.15 and 138,617.56 is: 191,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,794.81 : 347,478.15 = 138,617.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,794.81/347,478.15 = 138,617.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,794.81x = 347,478.15 × 138,617.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,794.81x = 48,166,573,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166,573,306.31/251,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,292.96

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