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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,904.69, 347,624.33 and 138,737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,904.69, 347,624.33 and 138,737.97 is: 191,456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,904.69 : 347,624.33 = 138,737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,904.69/347,624.33 = 138,737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,904.69x = 347,624.33 × 138,737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,904.69x = 48,228,693,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228,693,173.12/251,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,456.11

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