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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.38, 347,692.85 and 138,774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.38, 347,692.85 and 138,774.13 is: 191,508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.38 : 347,692.85 = 138,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.38/347,692.85 = 138,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.38x = 347,692.85 × 138,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.38x = 48,250,773,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,773,982.14/251,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.27

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