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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,925.03, 347,640.59 and 138,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,925.03, 347,640.59 and 138,747.78 is: 191,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,925.03 : 347,640.59 = 138,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,925.03/347,640.59 = 138,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,925.03x = 347,640.59 × 138,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,925.03x = 48,234,360,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,360,447.26/251,925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,463.15

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