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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,937.42, 347,673.65 and 138,760.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,937.42, 347,673.65 and 138,760.17 is: 191,489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,937.42 : 347,673.65 = 138,760.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,937.42/347,673.65 = 138,760.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,937.42x = 347,673.65 × 138,760.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,937.42x = 48,243,255,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,255,517.13/251,937.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,489.04

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