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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,923.91, 347,639.04 and 138,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,923.91, 347,639.04 and 138,746.66 is: 191,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,923.91 : 347,639.04 = 138,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,923.91/347,639.04 = 138,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,923.91x = 347,639.04 × 138,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,923.91x = 48,233,753,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233,753,947.41/251,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,461.60

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