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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,952.81, 347,694.84 and 138,775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,952.81, 347,694.84 and 138,775.56 is: 191,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,952.81 : 347,694.84 = 138,775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,952.81/347,694.84 = 138,775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,952.81x = 347,694.84 × 138,775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,952.81x = 48,251,546,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,546,130.11/251,952.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,510.25

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