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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,954.52, 347,697.16 and 138,777.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,954.52, 347,697.16 and 138,777.27 is: 191,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,954.52 : 347,697.16 = 138,777.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,954.52/347,697.16 = 138,777.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,954.52x = 347,697.16 × 138,777.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,954.52x = 48,252,462,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252,462,651.55/251,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,512.59

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