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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,870.58, 347,568.93 and 138,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,870.58, 347,568.93 and 138,672.18 is: 191,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,870.58 : 347,568.93 = 138,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,870.58/347,568.93 = 138,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,870.58x = 347,568.93 × 138,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,870.58x = 48,198,141,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,198,141,223.37/251,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,360.74

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