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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.24, 347,692.68 and 138,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.24, 347,692.68 and 138,773.99 is: 191,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.24 : 347,692.68 = 138,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.24/347,692.68 = 138,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.24x = 347,692.68 × 138,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.24x = 48,250,698,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,698,758.93/251,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.09

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