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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,875.44, 347,590.44 and 138,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,875.44, 347,590.44 and 138,699 is: 191,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,875.44 : 347,590.44 = 138,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,875.44/347,590.44 = 138,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,875.44x = 347,590.44 × 138,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,875.44x = 48,210,446,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210,446,437.56/251,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,405.90

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