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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,951.81, 347,693.46 and 138,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,951.81, 347,693.46 and 138,774.56 is: 191,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,951.81 : 347,693.46 = 138,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,951.81/347,693.46 = 138,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,951.81x = 347,693.46 × 138,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,951.81x = 48,251,005,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,005,187.91/251,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,508.87

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