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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,912.08, 347,625.84 and 138,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,912.08, 347,625.84 and 138,712.96 is: 191,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,912.08 : 347,625.84 = 138,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,912.08/347,625.84 = 138,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,912.08x = 347,625.84 × 138,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,912.08x = 48,220,209,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,209,238.89/251,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,416.82

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