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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,906.64, 347,630.52 and 138,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,906.64, 347,630.52 and 138,729.36 is: 191,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,906.64 : 347,630.52 = 138,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,906.64/347,630.52 = 138,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,906.64x = 347,630.52 × 138,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,906.64x = 48,226,559,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226,559,556.07/251,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,446.16

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