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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,907.66, 347,616.82 and 138,730.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,907.66, 347,616.82 and 138,730.41 is: 191,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,907.66 : 347,616.82 = 138,730.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,907.66/347,616.82 = 138,730.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,907.66x = 347,616.82 × 138,730.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,907.66x = 48,225,023,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,023,961.50/251,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,439.29

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