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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,862, 347,569.56 and 138,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,862, 347,569.56 and 138,684.48 is: 191,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,862 : 347,569.56 = 138,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,862/347,569.56 = 138,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,862x = 347,569.56 × 138,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,862x = 48,202,503,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,503,692.43/251,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,384.58

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