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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,948.24, 347,688.55 and 138,770.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,948.24, 347,688.55 and 138,770.99 is: 191,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,948.24 : 347,688.55 = 138,770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,948.24/347,688.55 = 138,770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,948.24x = 347,688.55 × 138,770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,948.24x = 48,249,082,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249,082,209.79/251,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,503.95

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