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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,948.89, 347,689.46 and 138,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,948.89, 347,689.46 and 138,771.64 is: 191,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,948.89 : 347,689.46 = 138,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,948.89/347,689.46 = 138,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,948.89x = 347,689.46 × 138,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,948.89x = 48,249,436,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249,436,575.86/251,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,504.86

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