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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,953.81, 347,696.22 and 138,776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,953.81, 347,696.22 and 138,776.56 is: 191,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,953.81 : 347,696.22 = 138,776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,953.81/347,696.22 = 138,776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,953.81x = 347,696.22 × 138,776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,953.81x = 48,252,085,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252,085,336.60/251,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,511.63

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