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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,796.06, 347,479.88 and 138,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,796.06, 347,479.88 and 138,618.81 is: 191,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,796.06 : 347,479.88 = 138,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,796.06/347,479.88 = 138,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,796.06x = 347,479.88 × 138,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,796.06x = 48,167,246,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167,246,771.45/251,796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,294.68

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