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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,920.42, 347,665.89 and 138,743.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,920.42, 347,665.89 and 138,743.14 is: 191,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,920.42 : 347,665.89 = 138,743.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,920.42/347,665.89 = 138,743.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,920.42x = 347,665.89 × 138,743.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,920.42x = 48,236,257,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236,257,249.49/251,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,474.19

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