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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,831.52, 347,516.96 and 138,646.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,831.52, 347,516.96 and 138,646.98 is: 191,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,831.52 : 347,516.96 = 138,646.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,831.52/347,516.96 = 138,646.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,831.52x = 347,516.96 × 138,646.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,831.52x = 48,182,177,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,182,177,002.78/251,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,327.03

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