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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,952.36, 347,694.26 and 138,775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,952.36, 347,694.26 and 138,775.12 is: 191,509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,952.36 : 347,694.26 = 138,775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,952.36/347,694.26 = 138,775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,952.36x = 347,694.26 × 138,775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,952.36x = 48,251,312,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,312,654.81/251,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,509.67

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