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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,852.32, 347,558.52 and 138,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,852.32, 347,558.52 and 138,679.12 is: 191,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,852.32 : 347,558.52 = 138,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,852.32/347,558.52 = 138,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,852.32x = 347,558.52 × 138,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,852.32x = 48,199,109,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199,109,702.10/251,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,378.46

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