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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,953.24, 347,695.44 and 138,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,953.24, 347,695.44 and 138,775.99 is: 191,510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,953.24 : 347,695.44 = 138,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,953.24/347,695.44 = 138,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,953.24x = 347,695.44 × 138,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,953.24x = 48,251,778,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,778,904.49/251,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,510.85

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