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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.58, 347,694.12 and 138,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.58, 347,694.12 and 138,774.06 is: 191,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.58 : 347,694.12 = 138,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.58/347,694.12 = 138,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.58x = 347,694.12 × 138,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.58x = 48,250,924,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,924,670.53/251,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.72

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