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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,917.92, 347,662.44 and 138,740.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,917.92, 347,662.44 and 138,740.64 is: 191,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,917.92 : 347,662.44 = 138,740.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,917.92/347,662.44 = 138,740.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,917.92x = 347,662.44 × 138,740.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,917.92x = 48,234,909,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,909,429.56/251,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,470.74

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