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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,911.08, 347,624.46 and 138,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,911.08, 347,624.46 and 138,711.96 is: 191,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,911.08 : 347,624.46 = 138,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,911.08/347,624.46 = 138,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,911.08x = 347,624.46 × 138,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,911.08x = 48,219,670,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219,670,190.54/251,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,415.44

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