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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,935.34, 347,670.77 and 138,758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,935.34, 347,670.77 and 138,758.09 is: 191,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,935.34 : 347,670.77 = 138,758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,935.34/347,670.77 = 138,758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,935.34x = 347,670.77 × 138,758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,935.34x = 48,242,133,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242,133,470.27/251,935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,486.17

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