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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,803.59, 347,476.46 and 138,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,803.59, 347,476.46 and 138,623.91 is: 191,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,803.59 : 347,476.46 = 138,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,803.59/347,476.46 = 138,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,803.59x = 347,476.46 × 138,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,803.59x = 48,168,544,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168,544,825.04/251,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,294.11

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