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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.36, 347,692.88 and 138,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.36, 347,692.88 and 138,774.12 is: 191,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.36 : 347,692.88 = 138,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.36/347,692.88 = 138,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.36x = 347,692.88 × 138,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.36x = 48,250,773,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,773,452.27/251,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.29

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