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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,875.50, 347,590.62 and 138,700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,875.50, 347,590.62 and 138,700.68 is: 191,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,875.50 : 347,590.62 = 138,700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,875.50/347,590.62 = 138,700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,875.50x = 347,590.62 × 138,700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,875.50x = 48,211,055,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211,055,355.62/251,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,408.28

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