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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,861, 347,568.18 and 138,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,861, 347,568.18 and 138,683.48 is: 191,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,861 : 347,568.18 = 138,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,861/347,568.18 = 138,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,861x = 347,568.18 × 138,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,861x = 48,201,964,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,964,739.67/251,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,383.20

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