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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,944.80, 347,683.80 and 138,767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,944.80, 347,683.80 and 138,767.55 is: 191,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,944.80 : 347,683.80 = 138,767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,944.80/347,683.80 = 138,767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,944.80x = 347,683.80 × 138,767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,944.80x = 48,247,229,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,247,229,100.69/251,944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,499.21

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