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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,952.38, 347,694.23 and 138,775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,952.38, 347,694.23 and 138,775.13 is: 191,509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,952.38 : 347,694.23 = 138,775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,952.38/347,694.23 = 138,775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,952.38x = 347,694.23 × 138,775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,952.38x = 48,251,311,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,311,968.50/251,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,509.65

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