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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,804.08, 347,476.44 and 138,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,804.08, 347,476.44 and 138,604.72 is: 191,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,804.08 : 347,476.44 = 138,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,804.08/347,476.44 = 138,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,804.08x = 347,476.44 × 138,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,804.08x = 48,161,874,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161,874,672.80/251,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,267.25

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