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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,937, 347,673.06 and 138,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,937, 347,673.06 and 138,759.75 is: 191,488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,937 : 347,673.06 = 138,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,937/347,673.06 = 138,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,937x = 347,673.06 × 138,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,937x = 48,243,026,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,026,887.34/251,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,488.46

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