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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,894.44, 347,616.68 and 138,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,894.44, 347,616.68 and 138,718 is: 191,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,894.44 : 347,616.68 = 138,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,894.44/347,616.68 = 138,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,894.44x = 347,616.68 × 138,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,894.44x = 48,220,690,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,690,616.24/251,894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,432.14

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