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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,952.88, 347,694.92 and 138,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,952.88, 347,694.92 and 138,775.63 is: 191,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,952.88 : 347,694.92 = 138,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,952.88/347,694.92 = 138,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,952.88x = 347,694.92 × 138,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,952.88x = 48,251,581,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,581,570.80/251,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,510.34

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