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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,958.02, 347,701.98 and 138,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,958.02, 347,701.98 and 138,780.78 is: 191,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,958.02 : 347,701.98 = 138,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,958.02/347,701.98 = 138,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,958.02x = 347,701.98 × 138,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,958.02x = 48,254,351,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254,351,991.94/251,958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,517.43

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