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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,950.18, 347,691.23 and 138,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,950.18, 347,691.23 and 138,772.93 is: 191,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,950.18 : 347,691.23 = 138,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,950.18/347,691.23 = 138,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,950.18x = 347,691.23 × 138,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,950.18x = 48,250,128,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,128,290.08/251,950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,506.63

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