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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,925.92, 347,673.48 and 138,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,925.92, 347,673.48 and 138,748.64 is: 191,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,925.92 : 347,673.48 = 138,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,925.92/347,673.48 = 138,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,925.92x = 347,673.48 × 138,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,925.92x = 48,239,222,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,222,514.07/251,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,481.78

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